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This article is about the 2025 animated film. For the 2011 live-action/animated film, see The Smurfs (film).

Smurfs
The Smurfs and the Snooterpoots driving away on a Vespa while Gargamel, Razamel and Azreal chase after them on another Vespa.
Theatrical release poster
Directed byChris Miller
Written byPam Brady
Based onThe Smurfs
by Peyo
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyPeter Lyons Collister
Edited byMatt Landon
Music byHenry Jackman
Production
company
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release dates
  • June 28, 2025 (2025-06-28) (Brussels)
  • July 18, 2025 (2025-07-18) (United States)
Running time
92 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$58 million[2]
Box office$7 million[3][4]

Smurfs is a 2025 American animated musical fantasy comedy film based on The Smurfs comic book series created by the Belgian comics artist Peyo. The reboot of The Smurfs film series, the film is directed by Chris Miller and written by Pam Brady. It stars Rihanna, who also produces the film, as the voice of Smurfette, alongside an ensemble cast including James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Jimmy Kimmel, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Kurt Russell, and John Goodman.

In February 2022, it was reported that Lafig S.A. and IMPS, now known as Peyo Company, the owners of the Smurfs brand, had agreed to a partnership with Paramount Animation to produce multiple animated Smurfs films, with the first project being a musical. Brady was attached to write the screenplay, with production set to begin later that year. By June 2022, Miller had been hired to direct the film, and by April 2023, Rihanna had joined the film as a voice actor and producer, along with writing and recording original songs. Animation services were provided by Cinesite.

Smurfs premiered in Brussels on June 28, 2025, and was released by Paramount Pictures in the United States on July 18. The film received negative reviews from critics.

Plot

A Smurf with no name is new in Smurf Village. While he wanders through a forest, he gains powers from a magic book named Jaunty. At Smurf Village, he shows off his powers to Papa Smurf, causing the latter to be captured from a portal sent by Gargamel's brother, Razamel. The Smurfs, along with a turtle, set off to find Ken, Papa's brother, heading to Paris to do so.

They meet a group of ninja Smurfs, who lead them to a disco ball at a club party. There, they met Ken who agrees to help them. No Name uses his magic to create a portal to Razamel's castle, where the Smurfs enter. However, a force field installed on the castle bounces them to the Australian outback. While there, they meet the Snooterpoots, hairy creatures who snatch pocket items. Mama Poot, the leader of the Snooterpoots, tells the Smurfs that Razamel intends to rule the world with evil and destroy all the goodness in the universe. Feeling awful for causing it, No Name runs away from the Snooterpoots. While Smurfette comforts him, Razamel captures the rest of the Smurfs, as well as the Snooterpoots. Mama Poot, Smurfette, and No Name travel to Munich to stop him.

As Razamel is about to smash Papa Smurf, Smurfette, No Name and Mama Poot enter the room. Jaunty is revealed to be doing the magic for No Name. Joel then captures the three, while Razamel turns Jaunty evil, flying away with her after disowning Gargamel. Angered, he saves the Smurfs, and escapes with them. Everyone begins to feel down, so Papa Smurf tells the story about Ron, Ken and Papa's other brother, who sacrificed himself to save Jaunty.

Razamel enters a meeting of the Intergalactic Evil Wizard Alliance, where he tells them about his evil misdeeds. When they don't care, he traps them inside a water dispenser, and uses the four evil books to rule the universe, being interrupted by Gargamel and the Smurfs, who crashed there with a flying car. Smurfette turns Jaunty back to good after most of the other Smurfs are sacrificed. Smurfette, No Name and Jaunty jumps into the inter-dimensional obisis, while Razamel gives chase. After more self doubt, No Name gains magical powers and defeats Razamel, turning the books good again. No Name, now giving himself the title of Magic Smurf, banishes Razamel into an unknown dimension with a tardigrade, while Ron emerges from the dimensional door, reuniting with Ken and Papa. The Smurfs return to Smurf Village to celebrate, while Gargamel tells Joel that they have work to do.

Voice cast

Main article: List of The Smurfs characters

Production

Background and development

Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies had previously attempted to develop an animated Smurfs film with producer Jordan Kerner in the 2000s, until Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation eventually acquired the film rights for their own live-action/CGI hybrid film in 2011, followed by a sequel in 2013 and a fully animated film, Smurfs: The Lost Village, in 2017.[12][13][14][15]

In February 2022, it was reported that Lafig S.A. and IMPS (now known as Peyo Company), the owners of the Smurfs brand, had agreed to a partnership with Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies to produce multiple animated Smurfs films, with the first project being a musical. Pam Brady was attached to write the screenplay, with production set to begin later that year.[16] In June 2022, it was announced that former DreamWorks Animation veteran Chris Miller had been hired to direct the film.[17] In April 2023, Rihanna joined the cast of the film as Smurfette, as well as serving as a producer along with writing and recording original songs.[5]

The film's title was reported to be The Smurfs Movie,[5] before it was later renamed as The Smurfs Musical.[18] The title was officially revealed as The Smurf Movie during CinemaCon in April 2024. Matt Landon served as co-director.[19] Following the release of the first trailer in February 2025, it was revealed that the film would be simply titled Smurfs, while Nickelodeon Movies dropped out for unknown reasons.[20]

Casting

In April 2024, during CinemaCon, it was announced that Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, J. P. Karliak, Dan Levy, Amy Sedaris, Nick Kroll, James Corden, Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Sandra Oh, Alex Winter, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Kurt Russell, and John Goodman joined the voice cast.[19] Karliak announced on the day of the trailer's release through social media that he would be voicing both the film's antagonist, Gargamel and his brother Razamel in a dual role.[21]

Animation and design

Production services on Smurfs were handled at Nickelodeon Animation Studio, with animation production provided by Cinesite.[22] The film's animation draws heavy influence from Peyo's original comics. The artist's drawings inspired many of the creative choices taken with the film's look, including the incorporation of action lines and comic thought bubbles, as well as "a fun and buoyant animation style, with plenty of squash and stretch."[15]

Music

Soundtrack

Smurfs Movie Soundtrack (Music From & Inspired By)
Soundtrack album by
Smurfs Cast
ReleasedJune 13, 2025 (2025-06-13)
Recorded2023–2024
Length38:55
LabelRoc Nation Distribution
Producer
  • David Arkwright
  • Jon Bellion
  • Fallen
  • Pete Nappi
  • Ethan Roberts
  • Zeek
  • The Indian Connect
  • Soham Mukherji
  • Riz Sahin
  • Danja
  • Fred Hall
  • DJ Lyan
  • Donny Flores
  • Trevor Muzzy
  • Brandon Riester
  • Vinny Venditto
  • Romans

Rihanna wrote and recorded an original song for the soundtrack of the film; on May 16, 2025, she released the song "Friend of Mine" from the soundtrack.[23] Additionally, on February 21, a new song titled "Higher Love" by Desi Trill was released which includes contributions from Cardi B, DJ Khaled, Natania, and Subhi.[24] On May 19, it was revealed that Henry Jackman composed the film's score, having previously collaborated with director Chris Miller on DreamWorks Animation's Puss in Boots (2011).[25] On June 13, Smurfs Movie Soundtrack (Music From & Inspired By) was released via Roc Nation Distribution; the new songs featured contributions from James Fauntleroy, Lous and the Yakuza, Tyla and Shenseea, among others.[26]

Track listing

No.TitleArtistLength
1."Milenge"Natania2:51
2."Celebrate"Natania1:59
3."Friend of Mine"Rihanna3:25
4."Higher Love"Desi Trill, DJ Khaled, Subhi, Cardi B, & Natania2:56
5."Liar for a Living"Natania3:29
6."It Takes A Village"Natania, The Indian Connect2:19
7."Big Dreams"James Fauntleroy2:05
8."To Me"Lous and the Yakuza2:53
9."Did We"Natania3:14
10."Balle Balouza"Natania, Subhi, The Indian Connect3:31
11."Everything Goes With Blue"Tyla2:10
12."It's My Party"Shenseea2:38
13."Always On The Outside"James Corden3:20
14."Higher Calling"The Indian Connect2:05
Total length:38:55

Original score

Smurfs Movie (Original Motion Picture Score)
Film score by
Henry Jackman
ReleasedJuly 18, 2025 (2025-07-18)[27]
Recorded2024–2025
Length48:21
LabelRoc Nation Distribution
ProducerHenry Jackman

The original score for the film, composed by Henry Jackman, was released digitally on July 18, 2025, by Roc Nation Distribution.[27]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."The Grimories"1:17
2."Smurf Village"2:04
3."No Name"3:12
4."Razamel"4:02
5."Neighborhood Watch"1:20
6."Kent's Lair"1:56
7."Smurf's Unite"1:10
8."Land of the Snooterpoots"1:49
9."Mama Poot"1:43
10."Charge of the Smurf Brigade"2:06
11."Echoes of the Past"0:42
12."Storming the Castle"1:36
13."A Valiant Effort"2:00
14."One of Us"1:30
15."The Rise and Fall of Gargamel"1:29
16."The Legend of Ron"2:46
17."Guardianeers"1:30
18."Hostile Takeover"2:04
19."Dreams and Nightmares"1:46
20."Identity Crisis"1:10
21."Long Awaited Epiphany"2:19
22."The Comeuppance"1:46
23."An Unexpected Return"0:56
24."The Wizard Part 1"5:00
25."The Wizard Part 2"2:52
Total length:48:21

Release

Smurfs had its world premiere in Brussels on June 28, 2025,[28] and was released in the United States on July 18.[29] The film was accompanied by a SpongeBob SquarePants short film, Order Up.[30] Smurfs was originally scheduled for release on December 20, 2024.[16] However, the film was pushed back to February 14, 2025, with Sonic the Hedgehog 3 taking its December 2024 slot,[31] before being delayed to its current date of July 18, 2025.[29]

Reception

Box office

Smurfs is projected to gross $15–20 million in its opening weekend.[2]

Critical reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 21% of 73 critics' reviews are positive. The website's consensus reads: "Antic and zany without being particularly fun, this incarnation of Smurfs just isn't the smurfest tool in the shed."[32] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 32 out of 100, based on 25 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable" reviews.[33] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale.[34]

Taylor Williams of Slate Magazine gave the film a rating of 1.5 out of 4, stating that "its pastiche of Into the Spider-Verse is revealed to be nothing more than window dressing".[35] Siddhant Adlakha of IGN gave the film a 6 out of 10, calling it "a movie designed to keep 4-year-olds occupied and adults passively entertained", though says it "doesn't have much to offer beyond its stream-of-consciousness inventiveness."[36] In a three star review for RogerEbert.com, Nell Minow wrote that the film had "plenty to satisfy the long-time fans". She praised Pam Brady's writing for "deftly [balancing] heart, humor, and action", and concluded by stating that "the message about never confusing kindness with weakness is a valuable life lesson and a reminder of why the Smurfs are so enduringly beloved."[37] Betsy Bozdech of Common Sense Media gave the film a 3 out of 5 saying that "Positive messages, peril, salty language in smurf-venture."[38]

In a more scathing review, Johnny Oleksinski of New York Post rated the film zero stars out of four, saying that he "Smurf-ing loathed it", and criticized Rihanna's performance for having "all the energy of an automatic voicemail message", and that it was "especially lifeless". Oleksinski also called the Snooter Poots "an annoying new species", and called the tunes "lame and out-of-place", while also saying they were "uncomfortable club beats and eardrum-busting downers".[39]

Many critics felt the film was made to capitalize on the Smurfs intellectual property, and described it as "tedious" and "boring".[40][41] Several reviews also unfavorably compared the film to Trolls (2016).[42][43][44]

Notes

  1. ^ Rihanna is credited as a producer with her full name, "Robyn Rihanna Fenty".

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