As of 2024, a sequel to the 2018 Tomb Raider reboot starring Alicia Vikander seems unlikely to happen. While the film originally garnered excitement for a follow-up, multiple delays and complications, including the expiration of film rights and production issues, have stalled its development.

The sequel, tentatively titled Tomb Raider: Obsidian, was once in the works with Misha Green, known for Lovecraft Country, attached as writer and director. Alicia Vikander expressed enthusiasm about reprising her role as Lara Croft, even participating in creative discussions about action sequences with Green. However, the project never moved past the script stage. In 2022, MGM’s rights to the franchise expired, and the project was further complicated by Amazon’s acquisition of the studio. Amazon is reportedly planning its own reboot of the franchise, likely without Vikander  .

Thus, despite early excitement, it appears that Vikander’s return as Lara Croft is no longer in the cards, and fans may need to wait for Amazon’s new adaptation of Tomb Raider.