Babar: The Movie

On his first day as king, Babar promptly selects a name for Elephantland's Annual Parade. He is informed by Cornelius and Pompadour that the matter must be examined by a formal committee before a final decision. He tolerates the delay, hoping it won't derail his duties.

Celeste tells Babar that Rataxes and his rhinoceros horde have attacked her village. The rhinos enslave adult elephants to work on building a rhino city, while the chancellors scoff at the report. Babar is moved to act, driven by duty and his loyalty to Celeste.

The committee's slow procedure means the muster would take at least three days. Not willing to wait, Babar places Arthur in charge of the kingdom and sets off on his own mission. He resolves to act before Celeste's plight worsens.

Babar journeys into a dangerous jungle to reach Celeste's home. He discovers the village on fire and rhinos enslaving elephants for their city project. During the chaos, Babar is attacked and Celeste is thrown down a town well.

The next morning, Babar regains consciousness and frees Celeste from the well. They vow to rescue Celeste's mother and the other pachyderms from Rataxes' wrath. They press on despite the danger.

While traveling, Babar and Celeste meet Zephir, a monkey who provides the location of Rataxes' lair. They continue toward the rhinoceros stronghold with renewed purpose.

Babar and Celeste encounter Rataxes, who intends to invade Elephantland by twilight. They pursue through the rhino hideout, but are forced to fight their way through the encroaching danger.

Babar, Celeste, and Zephir are imprisoned in Rataxes' lair, but they manage to escape and head back to Elephantland. They arrive to find Rataxes' army camped outside the city walls.

They sneak into the rhino camp disguised as warriors and seek the enemy's attack plans, calling it 'special detail'. Their ruse is eventually discovered, triggering a tense chase.

The trio escapes on a catapult and lands in a fountain, to the astonishment of Babar's advisors. The dramatic landing buys them time to regroup and plan a defense.

To delay Rataxes' attack, Babar orders Cornelius and Pompadour to stall with their committee procedure. The elephants then construct a giant elephant float to frighten off the invaders.

At sunrise, friends congratulate Babar for saving the day, but they learn the Victory Parade will be held in the afternoon because the committee could not settle on a name. The tradition endures, and the tale becomes legend.

As Babar finishes his tale, his four children drift off to sleep. They reenact scenes from the story, turning his adventures into their bedtime game. He closes the door with a warm smile, ready for another day.