Asterix - Watch Order: Animated Films

1967 - 201810 Films13h 14m3.7 Average

This watch order focuses exclusively on the animated Asterix films, spanning from the hand-drawn classics of the 1960s through modern 3D animation. These adaptations stay closer to the visual style of the original comics and include both direct comic adaptations and original stories created specifically for film.

This watch list is ideal for viewers who prefer the comic book aesthetic and want to experience the franchise's animated legacy without the live-action interpretations.

1
Asterix the Gaul poster

Asterix the Gaul

19671h 8m3.6
Director: Ray Goossens
Cast: Roger Carel, Jacques Morel, Pierre Tornade, Lucien Raimbourg, Pierre Trabaud

In the year 50 BC, Gaul is occupied by the Romans - nearly. But the small village of Asterix and his friends still resists the Roman legions with the aid of their druid's magic potion, which gives superhuman strength. Learning of this potion, a Roman centurion kidnaps the druid to get the secret formula out of him.

FamilyAnimationAdventureComedy
2
Asterix and Cleopatra poster

Asterix and Cleopatra

19681h 12m4
Director: René Goscinny
Cast: Roger Carel, Jacques Morel, Micheline Dax, Jacques Balutin, Jacques Bodoin

Popular animated hero Asterix and his faithful sidekick Obelix travel to ancient Egypt to help Cleopatra build a new summer home. Cleopatra and Julius Caesar have made a bet, with Caesar wagering the project cannot be completed in a few weeks time. With the help of a magic potion, Asterix comes to the rescue of the Queen of the Nile as Caesar and an angry architect plot against them.

FamilyAnimationAdventureComedy
3
The Twelve Tasks of Asterix poster

The Twelve Tasks of Asterix

19761h 22m4.3
Director: René Goscinny
Cast: Roger Carel, Jacques Morel, Jean Martinelli, Henri Virlogeux, Pierre Tornade

Asterix and Obelix depart on an adventure to complete twelve impossible tasks to prove to Caesar that they are as strong as the Gods. You'll roar with laughter as they outwit, outrun, and generally outrage the very people who are trying to prove them "only human".

FamilyAnimationComedyAdventure
4
Asterix vs. Caesar poster

Asterix vs. Caesar

19851h 19m3.7
Director: Gaëtan Brizzi
Cast: Roger Carel, Pierre Tornade, Pierre Mondy, Serge Sauvion, Henri Labussière

Obelix falls for a new arrival in his home village in Gaul, but is heartbroken when her true love arrives to visit her. However, the lovers are kidnapped by Romans; Asterix and Obelix set out to rescue them on a dangerous journey that will involve gladiators, slavers and beauracracy - and a personal encounter with the Emperor himself, Julius Caesar...

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5
Asterix in Britain poster

Asterix in Britain

19861h 19m3.8
Director: Pino Van Lamsweerde
Cast: Roger Carel, Pierre Tornade, Graham Bushnell, Pierre Mondy, Maurice Risch

One little ancient British village still holds out against the Roman invaders. Asterix and Obelix are invited to help. They must face fog, rain, warm beer and boiled boar with mint sauce, but they soon have Governor Encyclopaedius Britannicus's Romans declining and falling. Until a wild race for a barrel of magic potion lands them in the drink.

FamilyAnimationAdventureComedy
6
Asterix and the Big Fight poster

Asterix and the Big Fight

19891h 21m3.5
Director: Philippe Grimond
Cast: Roger Carel, Pierre Tornade, Julien Guiomar, Marie-Anne Chazel, Henri Labussière

Due to an unfortunate accident involving Obelix throwing a menhir, Getafix the druid not only loses his memory, but goes completely mad. Now deprived of the wisdom of their beloved druid and the protection provided by his magic potion, the Armorican village falls prey to a proclaimed soothsayer who comes with ominous predictions and overweening ambitions. It's up to Asterix to keep his villager friends within reason and hopefully get Getafix to remember the magic potion's recipe before the impending Roman attack.

FamilyAnimationAdventureComedy
7
Asterix Conquers America poster

Asterix Conquers America

19941h 25m3.4
Director: Gerhard Hahn
Cast: Peer Augustinski, Ottfried Fischer, Ralf Wolter, Jürgen Scheller, Kristiane Backer

When marauding Romans capture - and catapult - their pal Getafix into lands unknown, the shrewd and cunning Asterix and his able sidekick Obelix spring into action! But their journey leads them to a strange and dangerous new world, where they must face a tribe of Indians, a stampeding herd of buffalo and a medicine man with designs on their magic potion!

FamilyAnimationAdventureComedy
8
Asterix and the Vikings poster

Asterix and the Vikings

20061h 18m3.3
Director: Stefan Fjeldmark
Cast: Roger Carel, Lorànt Deutsch, Sara Forestier, Jacques Frantz, Stéphane Fourreau

Asterix and Obelix have been given a tough mission: Transform the chief's lazy nephew Justforkix into a warrior. When the Vikings abduct him and bring him back to their homeland, Asterix and Obelix must travel to Norway to rescue Justforkix.

FamilyAnimationComedyAdventure
9
Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods poster

Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods

20141h 25m3.9
Director: Alexandre Astier
Cast: Roger Carel, Alexandre Astier, Lionnel Astier, Serge Papagalli, François Morel

In order to wipe out the Gaulish village by any means necessary, Caesar plans to absorb the villagers into Roman culture by having an estate built next to the village to start a new Roman colony.

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Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion poster

Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion

20181h 25m3.9
Director: Alexandre Astier
Cast: Christian Clavier, Guillaume Briat, Alex Lutz, Alexandre Astier, Élie Semoun

Following a fall during mistletoe picking, Druid Getafix decides that it is time to secure the future of the village. Accompanied by Asterix and Obelix, he undertakes to travel the Gallic world in search of a talented young druid to transmit the Secret of the Magic Potion.

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