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Alain Chabat's 3D Astérix Series Earns Praise Ahead of Netflix Debut

The adaptation of 'Le Combat des Chefs' blends humor, nostalgia, and modern animation, set to premiere April 30, 2025.

<em> Astérix et Obélix : le combat des chefs </em>sera disponible le 30 avril 2025 sur Netflix. 
Alain Chabat.
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Overview

  • Alain Chabat's new 3D animated series, based on the Astérix album 'Le Combat des Chefs,' was previewed at the Séries Mania festival, receiving enthusiastic reviews.
  • The series consists of five episodes, each approximately 20 minutes long, and will be available on Netflix starting April 30, 2025.
  • Chabat provides the voice for Astérix, with Gilles Lellouche voicing Obélix, and introduces new characters, including Métadata, a young Roman woman.
  • The animation style incorporates elements inspired by 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' and integrates visual onomatopoeias from the original comics.
  • Audience reactions highlight the series' humor, creative storytelling, and fidelity to the Astérix universe, appealing to both children and adults.