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Alain Chabat’s Animated Astérix Series Debuts on Netflix to Early Acclaim

The five-episode mini-series 'Le Combat des chefs' revives the golden-age Astérix style with modern humor and cutting-edge animation.

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Alain Chabat s'est entouré d'un casting de voix très réussi : Gilles Lellouche en Obélix, Géraldine Nakache en Bonemine, Gérard Darmon en Toutetobofix, Alexandre Astier en Ordralfabétix…

Overview

  • Released globally on April 30, 2025, 'Le Combat des chefs' marks Alain Chabat's return to the Astérix universe after his 2002 live-action hit.
  • The series blends vibrant 1960s–70s comic visuals with Warner Bros.-style animation, capturing the essence of Astérix's golden age.
  • Anachronistic humor and subtle socio-political satire enrich the narrative, with nods to MMA commentary, bio-wine culture, and themes of leadership struggles.
  • Newly approved story elements include revealing the magic potion recipe and exploring Astérix and Obélix's childhood origins.
  • A star-studded French voice cast, led by Chabat as Astérix and Gilles Lellouche as Obélix, contributes to the series' authenticity and charm.