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.

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.