Movie · 2023
Is Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom is based on the comic L'Empire du Milieu by Olivier Gay (2023).
L'Empire du Milieu is part of the Asterix series.
The movie was released in 2023.
The comic behind Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom
L'Empire du Milieu
Comic by Olivier Gay · first published 2023
Asterix: books in order
- L'Empire du Milieu (2023)
- Asterix the Gaul (1961) · adapted
- Asterix and Cleopatra (1965) · adapted
- 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
Common questions
Is Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom based on a book?
Yes. Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom is based on the comic L'Empire du Milieu by Olivier Gay (2023).
Who wrote the book Asterix & Obelix: The Middle Kingdom is based on?
L'Empire du Milieu was written by Olivier Gay and first published in 2023.
Is L'Empire du Milieu part of a series?
Yes, it is part of 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 L'Empire du Milieu before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.