Movie · 1968
Is Asterix and Cleopatra based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Asterix and Cleopatra is based on the comic Asterix and Cleopatra by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo (1965).
Asterix and Cleopatra is book 6 of the Asterix series.
The movie was released in 1968.
The comic behind Asterix and Cleopatra
Asterix and Cleopatra
Comic by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo · first published 1965 · comic
Sixth book in the Asterix comic book series.
Asterix: books in order
- L'Empire du Milieu (2023) · adapted
- Asterix the Gaul (1961) · adapted
- Asterix and Cleopatra (1965)
- Asterix and the Big Fight (1966) · adapted
- Asterix in Britain (1966) · adapted
- Asterix and the Normans (1967) · adapted
- Asterix at the Olympic Games (1968) · adapted
- The Mansions of the Gods (1971) · adapted
- Asterix and the Great Crossing (1975) · adapted
Other adaptations of Asterix and Cleopatra
- Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra (film, 2002)
Common questions
Is Asterix and Cleopatra based on a book?
Yes. Asterix and Cleopatra is based on the comic Asterix and Cleopatra by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo (1965).
Who wrote the book Asterix and Cleopatra is based on?
Asterix and Cleopatra was written by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo and first published in 1965.
Is Asterix and Cleopatra part of a series?
Yes, it is book 6 in the Asterix series (9 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Asterix and Cleopatra before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of René Goscinny's books
- Asterix at the Olympic Games (film, 2008)
- Asterix and Obelix: God Save Britannia (film, 2012)
- Asterix: The Land of the Gods (film, 2014)
- Asterix: The Secret of the Magic Potion (film, 2018)
- The Twelve Tasks of Asterix (film, 1976)
- Asterix and the Vikings (film, 2006)