Temeljen na popularnoj videoigri, film prati pustolovine Lare Croft (Angelina Jolie) koja putuje na egzotične lokacije u potrazi za blagom i artefaktima u katakombama drevnih grobnica i ruševinama drevnih carstava.

A barbarian named Kull becomes ruler after defeating the old king in battle. In an effort to regain the throne, the former king's heirs resurrect Akivasha, a witch queen. However, Akivasha has plans of her own for the throne, and only Kull stands in the way.

As a mysterious planetary alignment sets the sky on fire, two brothers are reunited with a childhood friend.