Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Timeline ( Real )

video_game_release
October 25, 1996

Release of the Video Game 'Tomb Raider'

The original Tomb Raider video game, which inspired the movie, was released.

film_announcement
1997

Announcement of 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' Film

The announcement was made that a film adaptation of the popular video game 'Tomb Raider' was in development.

filming_start
August 1999

Filming Begins on 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider'

Principal photography for the movie began, marking the start of production.

film_release
June 15, 2001

Release of 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider'

The movie 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' was officially released to theaters worldwide.

dvd_release
November 20, 2001

DVD Release of 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider'

The movie was released on DVD for home viewing, expanding audience reach.

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
Early 2000s

Lara discovers the Croft family secret

Lara Croft learns about the existence of the Triangle of Light and the ancient prophecy her family is connected to.

mission
2001

Lara retrieves the first artifact

Lara embarks on a mission to recover one of the pieces of the Triangle of Light, an ancient artifact with mysterious powers.

conflict
2001

Lara confronts the Illuminati

Lara faces the secret society known as the Illuminati, who seek to use the Triangle of Light to control the world.

battle
2001

Final battle at the site of the Triangle of Light

Lara confronts the Illuminati leader in a climactic confrontation to secure the Triangle of Light and prevent global catastrophe.

resolution
2001

Lara secures the Triangle of Light

With the Illuminati defeated, Lara safely secures the Triangle of Light to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.