What Happens at the End of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider?

Orphaned heiress, English aristocrat and intrepid archaeologist, Lara Croft, embarks on a dangerous quest to retrieve the two halves of an ancient artifact which controls time before it falls into the wrong hands. As an extremely rare planetary alignment is about to occur for the first time in 5,000 years, the fearless tomb raider will have to team up with rival adventurers and sworn enemies to collect the pieces, while time is running out. But, in the end, who can harness the archaic talisman's unlimited power?

Simon West's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Angelina Jolie (Lara Croft)'s journey. As an extremely rare planetary alignment is about to occur for the first time in 5,000 years, the fearless tomb raider will have to team up with rival adventurers and sworn enemies to collect the pieces, while time is running out.

As part of the Tomb Raider Collection, the ending carries additional weight for fans following the franchise.

How Does Angelina Jolie (Lara Croft)'s Story End?

• Angelina Jolie: Angelina Jolie's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Iain Glen (Manfred Powell): Iain Glen's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Daniel Craig (Alex West): Daniel Craig's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider Mean?

The ending of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Angelina Jolie's story may not satisfy all audiences. Based on 6,494 audience ratings, the consensus is that the ending is the film's weakest element.