The French comedy Ducobu 3, the third opus based on the famous comic strip, will be available on Netflix from August 1, 2025. Directed by Elie Semoun, this film originally released in February 2020, then re-released in June after theaters closed, introduces a new rival for the famous dunce. Mathys Gros plays Ducobu alongside Émilie Caen and Elie Semoun himself as schoolteacher Latouche. For ages 10 and up, this installment adds a musical and technological touch to the world of Saint-Potache.
After two films directed by Philippe de Chauveron, Ducobu 3 marks a change of direction with Elie Semoun behind the camera, while retaining the franchise's humorous codes.
Ducobu 3 will be available on Netflix from August 1, 2025.
Synopsis: Back to school again for Ducobu, Léonie Gratin and teacher Latouche. But this year, Ducobu is up against a major rival: "TGV", the king of cheating 2.0. With Saint-Potache's financial situation becoming disastrous, the two dunces have to pool their creativity to win a singing competition and save their school.
In this third film, the world of Ducobu is enriched by the arrival of a new character: TGV, the nickname of a pupil who has mastered the art of modern cheating. This opposition between the king of classic cheating and his digital equivalent introduces a contemporary theme linked to technologies in the school environment. Cheating methods are evolving, but the humor remains centered on clumsiness and rivalry in the classroom.
In addition to the competition between students, the story of Ducobu 3 revolves around a singing competition, a new challenge for the students of Saint-Potache. This musical orientation adds an extra dimension to the plot and diversifies the comic situations. It also allows us to explore the hidden talents of the characters, while introducing singing sequences designed to capture the attention of a wider audience.
The role of Ducobu is played by Mathys Gros, taking over from the young performers of the previous films. Despite this change, the atmosphere remains faithful to the spirit of the comic strip. Professor Latouche, still played by Elie Semoun, remains the central comic figure, supported by Émilie Caen in the role of Mademoiselle Rateau. The general tone of the film retains the hallmarks of the series: absurd situations, exaggerated stereotypes and colorful sets.
Ducobu 3 is a French family comedy directed by Elie Semoun, combining school humor, modern rivalries and music. The third adaptation of the best-selling comic strip, the film introduces a new character and a plot based on mutual aid and creativity. Available on Netflix in 2025, this installment is aimed primarily at children aged 10 and over and fans of light educational comedies.
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