Netflix’s Tomb Raider Anime Season 2 Announced Alongside New Adventures for Lara Croft

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Netflix has officially announced a second season for Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, set to premiere in 2025.
This anime installment bridges the storyline between the events of Shadow of the Tomb Raider and the games.
Season one depicted Lara facing isolation, while the upcoming season will focus on her forming a team.

Debuted on October 10, 2024, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft received a mixed reception; however, many viewers enjoyed the series. Although Netflix has yet to disclose viewership stats, indications suggest the series was successful enough to warrant a renewal.

Indeed, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is set for a second season. While Netflix has not released a specific launch date, fans can anticipate its arrival sometime in 2025. The inaugural season consisted of eight episodes, and viewers can expect a similar episode count for the next installment.

Staff & Cast of Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft

There will be minimal changes regarding the cast, as the original voice actors are set to return for the upcoming season:

Hayley Atwell as Lara Croft
Allen Maldonado as Zip
Earl Baylon as Jonah Maiava

Exciting news! Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft confirms a SEASON 2! Lara is gearing up to team up with Sam Nishimura for an all-new quest. pic.twitter.com/XwvCpKlMkC — Netflix (@netflix) October 25, 2024

Familiar faces will not only be in front of the microphone but behind the scenes as well. Tasha Huo returns to pen the scripts for the second season, while Dmitri M. Johnson, Stephan Bugaj, Howard Bliss, and Jacob Robinson will once again serve as executive producers. Powerhouse Animation will oversee the animation production for the series.

Insights on Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft Season 2

Announcement for Season 2 of Netflix's Tomb Raider anime

During discussions about the upcoming season, showrunner Tasha Huo shared insights regarding Lara Croft’s evolution. She explained, “Season 1 revolves around Lara coping with her father’s grief through seclusion. As we proceed into Season 2, our aim is to portray Lara evolving from a solitary hero to someone who recognizes the strength of teamwork, realizing she is supported by a fantastic team.”

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is inspired by the revered video game franchise and takes place following Shadow of the Tomb Raider, thus seamlessly connecting to the broader game narrative. Netflix announced its anime adaptation in 2021, subsequently finalizing the core team and cast.

The Tomb Raider franchise is legendary in the gaming world, celebrated for its gripping combat and intricate puzzles. It boasts over 100 million copies sold worldwide and has generated upwards of $1 billion in revenue, solidifying its position as a leading gaming asset.

Viewers can stream Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft exclusively on Netflix.

Source: Official Netflix X (Formerly Twitter) Account

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