Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

Arthur heeds a cry for help from Princess Selenia who is menaced by the ruthless Maltazard. The plucky boy from the hidden Minimoy world climbs into the wider realm to stand with friends and defend the princess and her people. He navigates a string of perilous traps, clever surprises, and magical terrains that push him to think fast and act bravely. With Granny's steady guidance and the support of loyal allies, Arthur learns that courage comes from teamwork as much as individual grit. The film keeps a brisk, family friendly tempo, balancing danger with light humor and warm moments of resilience. Along the way, Arthur also learns to balance the mission with family ties and the memory of home as the stakes rise.

Directed by Luc Besson and based on Céline Garcia's Arthur world, this 2009 sequel expands the Minimoy universe, blending live action and digital effects to create a lush, imaginative setting. It continues the franchise's playful tone while introducing new allies and threats for families worldwide.

Worldwide gross was about 52.4 million against an 87 million budget, reflecting a modest box office performance for a high profile family fantasy. The result kept the series alive and helped set up later installments.

Visually the film carries the Arthur universe forward with bright creatures, inventive gadgets, and a kinetic rhythm that suits younger viewers while still delivering polished computer animation loved by grownups. It fed ongoing conversations about family oriented fantasies and international co productions and helped raise expectations for sequels.

Critics praised the film for its technical polish and brisk pace, while noting some familiar beats in the plot. The story consistently centers on courage, loyalty, and teamwork, showing how a young hero grows through responsibility, friendship, and balancing duty with the pressures of family life, and hopeful persistence.