

Ben Wheatley ( Free Fire, High-Rise) will direct the sequel, which has been scheduled for release on March 19, 2021. Perhaps that’s why Warner Bros and MGM are indeed moving forward with Tomb Raider 2, effectively giving Vikander a second chance with the Lara Croft character. Some box office pundits argued (and some didn’t) that the surprise success of Black Panther was a factor in disappointing box office for movies (like Tomb Raider, A Wrinkle in Time, Red Sparrow, and Ready Player One) that might have performed better otherwise.

Last year’s reboot of the video game adaptation Tomb Raider starring Alicia Vikander didn’t exactly blow up the box office domestically ( just $58 million from a budget of $94 million). This WEEK’S TOP STORY TOMB RAIDER 2 OFFICIALLY SCHEDULED FOR 2021
