Which actress plays the lead in Tomb Raider movies?

The lead role in the Tomb Raider movies has been played by two actresses:

* Angelina Jolie played Lara Croft in the original Tomb Raider movie (2001) and its sequel, Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003).

* Alicia Vikander took over the role for the 2018 reboot, simply titled Tomb Raider.

So, depending on which Tomb Raider movie you're referring to, the answer is either Angelina Jolie or Alicia Vikander.