Asterix the Gaul

Asterix and the Gauls are ambushed by a large band of Roman legionaries in the forest. Asterix defeats the ambush, leaving the Romans bruised and frustrated. Phonus Balonus, their leader, becomes obsessed with uncovering the Gauls' rumored superhuman strength and vows to discover its secret.

Phonus Balonus devises a plan to spy on the Gauls by selecting a volunteer through a musical chairs-style contest. Caligula Minus, a slack-tongued misfit, is dressed in a wig and false moustache and led in chains as a prisoner. Asterix and Obelix free Minus, who insists he is a Gaul from Lutetia.

Minus is brought into the Gaul village wearing a wig, false moustache, and Gaulish dress, and is led in chains as a prisoner. He pretends to be a Gaul from Lutetia to blend in. His cover remains shaky as the plot unfolds.

Minus goads Asterix into sharing the secret of the magic potion, and Getafix agrees to let him try it. During a traditional dance, Asterix accidentally pulls off Minus's false moustache, blowing his cover. Still empowered by the potion, the Gauls are unable to prevent Minus's escape.

Minus is debriefed by Phonus Balonus, who orders his legionaries to capture Getafix. The Romans set out to seize the druid and learn the recipe behind the Gauls' strength.

Getafix is ambushed by Roman troops while collecting mistletoe in the forest, but he refuses to divulge the secrets of his magic potion. Asterix decides to search for Getafix, determined to bring him back to the Gauls.

A slow-witted merchant offers to take Asterix to the Roman camp in a cart, hidden in a pile of hay until nightfall. The journey takes place as a covert transport, allowing him to slip inside the camp and search for Getafix.

Asterix infiltrates the Roman camp and overhears Phonus plotting with Decurion Marcus Sourpuss to overthrow Caesar. He locates Getafix and formulates a plan to free him.

Asterix seemingly surrenders and pretends to cooperate with the Romans to avoid torture and buy time. Getafix is escorted by legionaries as he collects the ingredients for the potion.

Getafix orders the Romans to search for strawberries, but they are out of season. An exhausted legionnaire returns with a basket of strawberries from Greece, which the Gauls devour, leaving Phonus in despair.

Believing the potion is the key to victory, the Romans drink Getafix's brew and discover it is a hair-growing formula. The entire legion becomes covered in hair and beard growth, rendering them clumsy and helpless. The Gauls seize the moment to take control.

Getafix relents and prepares a different potion that he claims will reverse the effects. He also gathers ingredients for the true magic potion and an apparent 'antidote' in the form of vegetable soup. The plan is to overpower their captors and escape.

Julius Caesar makes a surprise visit to the camp and is appalled by the chaos. He asks to meet the Gauls and learns of Phonus's plot to overthrow him. Caesar relieves Phonus of duty and grants Asterix and Getafix their freedom.

Asterix and Getafix return to the village for a celebratory banquet, to the delight of their friends and neighbors. The Gauls celebrate their victory and readiness for whatever comes next.