Studiocanaland Éditions Albert René have recently inked an exclusive deal to produce the sixth live-action film featuring the iconic charactersAsterix and Obelix.
This move celebrates 65 years since the comic Gaulish warrior, Asterix, first appeared in the comic strips crafted by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo in 1959. Asterix’s mass appeal is evident in the impressive sales figures: over 400 million copies of the Asterix books have been sold across 100+ languages.
Astérix and Obélix
Studiocanal, a seasoned player in adapting literary works to the screen, brings a wealth of experience and a track record of global success, notably with franchises likePaddington. Read comments from Studiocanal’s CEO Anna Marsh below (viaVariety):
“I am delighted with this exclusive development agreement signed with Editions Albert René, which will allow Studiocanal to produce the sixth live-action Asterix adventure film. But more than that, on behalf of Studiocanal and the Canal+ Group, I feel honored by the trust placed in us by Editions Albert René. We are aware that Asterix is a cultural icon, and will ensure that we respect his world, in tribute to the work of its amazing creators René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo.”
The president of Éditions Albert René, Isabelle Magnac, also expressed excitement about the partnership, stating Studiocanal’s ambition, international expertise, and professional integrity. She said:
“I am delighted by this agreement with Studiocanal which aims to develop and produce this new adventure of Asterix for the cinema, after the success of ‘Asterix and the Middle Kingdom.’ Studiocanal was able to convince us of its ambition, its international know-how, the quality of its teams and its professionalism. By working closely together, we will develop this new film around the legendary work created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. Signing this agreement marks a further new stage in the on-screen adventures of Asterix along with the release of the Netflix series by Alain Chabat in 2025 and the M6 cartoon planned for 2026."
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Asterix Adventures Across the Decades: From Comics to Cinema
The comic series is a staple of the French culture and has produced asuccessful cinematic franchise. The live-action movies featuring Asterix includeAsterix and Obelix Take On Caesar(1999),Asterix and Obelix: Mission Cleopatra(2002),Asterix at the Olympic Games(2008),Asterix and Obelix: God Save Britannia(2012), andAsterix and Obelix: The Middle Kingdom(2023). Additionally, there are ten animated films based on the Asterix series.
Alain Chabat’s 2002 film,Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra, is considered as the best in the franchise, having drawn massive audiences both in France and internationally. Chabat will also be the showrunner for the upcoming Asterix 3D Animated Series on Netflix, that is set to release in 2025.
The animated series will be based onAsterix and the Big Fight.
