Overview
- The feature, released Wednesday, October 22, 2025, continues Alexandre Astier’s big-screen expansion of the M6 cult series.
- Early reviews say the film preserves the franchise’s comic tone but leans on a lighter, less surprising narrative.
- Promotion has focused on explaining why the popular knight Perceval does not appear, complicating the rollout.
- L’Humanité reports that actor Franck Pitiot left after a creative disagreement with Astier, prompting changes behind the scenes.
- Some critics say the movie is tailored to longtime fans and may be opaque to newcomers, reflecting Astier’s decision to prioritize the established world.