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Kaamelott, Deuxième Volet – Partie I Opens With Familiar Humor and Casting Questions

Perceval’s absence has sharpened questions over the film’s creative direction.

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.