Cover of Arthur and the Minimoys

Arthur books in order A series by Luc Besson

The Arthur series by Luc Besson has 4 books, from Arthur and the Minimoys (2002) to Arthur and the War of the Two Worlds (2005). Read it in order, starting with Arthur and the Minimoys.

Reading order: 1 Arthur and the Minimoys (2002) · 2 Arthur and the Forbidden City (2003) · 3 Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2004) · 4 Arthur and the War of the Two Worlds (2005)

Updated September 2026

All 4 Arthur books in order

  1. 1.

    Arthur and the Minimoys (2002)

    235 pagesAdapted for film

  2. 2.

    Arthur and the Forbidden City (2003)

    186 pagesAdapted for film

  3. 3.

    Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2004)

    Adapted for film

  4. 4.

    Arthur and the War of the Two Worlds (2005)

    Adapted for film

Arthur on screen

Arthur FAQ

How many Arthur books are there?
There are 4 Arthur books, as of September 2026.
What order should I read the Arthur books in?
In publication order, starting with Arthur and the Minimoys (2002): 1 Arthur and the Minimoys (2002) · 2 Arthur and the Forbidden City (2003) · 3 Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard (2004) · 4 Arthur and the War of the Two Worlds (2005).
What is the first Arthur book?
Arthur and the Minimoys (2002).
What is the latest Arthur book?
Arthur and the War of the Two Worlds (2005).
Is the Arthur series finished?
There have been no new Arthur books since 2005.

Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.