Few video game adaptations have done justice to their original games. One among those is Netflix’s anime take on Tomb Raider, which merged improved storytelling with impressive visuals, bringing gamers and new audiences together. Despite being cancelled after two seasons, the series starring Hayley Atwell is a rare gem. 

While the franchise has seen multiple live-action versions over the years, this animated adaptation sets itself apart in ways that make it well worth watching.

Netflix’s animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft was well-received by the audience for its impressive storytelling, character development, and action scenes. Atwell, who is well known for playing Peggy Carter, made a switch to voicing the iconic character of Lara Croft in the series. While in the Marvel movie, she has shown impressive action skills, she had to take on a more challenging role to bring Lara Croft to life, and she showed a brilliant performance, too. 

Season 1, which is currently streaming on Netflix, is a must-watch for the fandom that might appreciate the several references to the games and emotional depth in the series. It fits right into the Tomb Raider Survivor game storyline and takes place after Shadow of the Tomb Raider. 

The show follows Lara as she is forced back into action when a powerful artifact is stolen from Croft Manor and fills in some missing pieces from the games’ timeline, too. But despite positive reviews, the series ended in 2025 after two seasons. But even with its short run, the show is impressive and is worth watching.

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Along with this, Netflix has continued to add more anime series, along with 2026’s biggest show.

Netflix US is set to stream the live-action How to Train Your Dragon in early February 2026. This will come after the film completes its run on Peacock. After its release on June 13, 2025, the movie was praised for its brilliant visuals and emotional storytelling that brought the beloved dragon world to life. 

After its theatrical release, the film moved through several streaming platforms, including Peacock and a brief stop on Amazon Prime Video. Directed, written, and co-produced by Dean DeBlois, the live-action version will be available to stream on February 10, 2026. With upcoming hits like How to Train Your Dragon, Hayley Atwell’s standout performance voicing Lara Croft, fans have plenty to look forward to this year.

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