Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard 2009

Backstory: Arthur's prior victory

Two years before the 1962 events, Arthur Montgomery saved his grandparents' home and freed the Minimoys from Maltazard. The triumph solidified his role as a bridge between the human and Minimoy worlds, and earned the Minimoys' lasting trust. This history explains why Arthur is called to action again when trouble returns.

Holiday return to grandparents

Arthur arrives to spend the holidays at his grandparents' house in 1962. The festive setting reintroduces him to the Minimoys and the obligations that come with his legendary status. The stage is set for new trials to test his courage and resourcefulness.

Bogo Matassalai assigns Arthur the king's tests

The Bogo Matassalai council designates Arthur as king and administers a series of tests to prove his suitability. The challenges emphasize camouflage and environmental nonviolence, testing his wisdom and restraint under pressure. Passing them marks his readiness to engage with the Minimoys on their terms.

Arthur passes the trials

Arthur successfully completes the trials, demonstrating the skills and mindset the Bogo Matassalai seek. His victory protects both his human family and the Minimoys, and opens the door to a celebratory reunion. The triumph reinforces his leadership role among the Minimoys.

Family plans to return to metropolis

Shortly after his success, Arthur's father decides to take him and his mother back to the metropolis. The holiday's conclusion interrupts the celebration and shifts the focus back to ordinary life. The move threatens to sever Arthur's ties with the Minimoys, prompting his determination to respond to danger.

Distress call arrives via grain of rice

A spider delivers a grain of rice containing a distress call from the Minimoys. Believing it comes from his tiny friends, Arthur rushes back to his grandparents' house to investigate. The unexpected lure pulls him deeper into the Minimoy crisis.

Telescope fails; Arthur becomes sap in Max's bar

Back in the Minimoy world, the Bogo Matassalai's attempt to enlarge Arthur with a telescope fails. Instead, vines tighten around him until he becomes a sap drop, ending up in Max's bar. The accident traps him in Minimoy scale and disconnects him from the human world.

Arthur and Max pursue Minimoy condition, rescue Betameche

Arthur and Max set out to investigate the Minimoys' condition and rescue Betameche, who leads them toward the heart of Minimoy affairs. The rescue reinforces the alliance between Arthur and Minimoy allies. Their quest broadens the conflict beyond a simple rescue.

Betameche guides Arthur to the King

Betameche, a key Minimoy ally, escorts Arthur toward the King, revealing the leadership structure and the true stakes of the Minimoy kingdom. This journey deepens Arthur's involvement and resolve. The path marks a turning point in his mission.

Selenia is captive of Maltazard

Arthur learns that Selenia is held by Maltazard, who is motivated to invade the human world by increasing his own size. The capture escalates the threat and clarifies Maltazard's broader aims. The situation links the two worlds in a dangerous plan.

Maltazard's design and telescope destruction; Arthur shrinks

Maltazard manipulates the Minimoys into completing his design, exploiting their trust to achieve his expansion. The telescope is destroyed in the process, sealing his advantage. Arthur remains trapped at Minimoy size, while Maltazard roams free in the human world.