Asterix Alle Olimpiadi 2008 - 116 Min Fanta... May 2026

Because magic potion is considered an artificial stimulant and is banned from the Games, Asterix and Obelix must find clever ways to help Lovesix win through pure skill (and a few Gallic tricks).

It marked the final film roles for veteran actors Jean-Pierre Cassel (Getafix) and Sim (Geriatrix).

Co-directed by Frédéric Forestier and Thomas Langmann . Asterix alle olimpiadi 2008 - 116 min Fanta...

The third act features an array of sports superstars, including:

(as Schumix) in a chariot race scene with Jean Todt. Zinedine Zidane (as Numérodis). Tony Parker and Amélie Mauresmo . Critical Reception vs. Box Office Reality Because magic potion is considered an artificial stimulant

Critics were less kind, with many feeling the 116-minute runtime was overstuffed and that the focus on Brutus sidelined the titular heroes. Fans of the source material often found the departure from the original comic—specifically the focus on the original romance—to be jarring. Key Production Facts

Unlike the original 1968 comic book, the film centers on a newly created romantic rivalry. A lovesick Gaul named (Alafolix) is infatuated with the Greek Princess Irina . To win her hand, he must defeat Brutus —Julius Caesar’s conniving and slapstick son—in the Olympic Games. The third act features an array of sports

The film is famous for its "kitchen sink" approach to casting, blending acting legends with modern sports icons.