Smurfs is a computer-animated musical fantasy comedy film based on The Smurfs comic book series created by the Belgian comics artist Peyo. It is directed by Chris Miller and co-directed by Matt Landon, from a screenplay written by Pam Brady. The film stars Rihanna as the voice of Smurfette, alongside a large ensemble cast including Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, JP 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.
In February 2022, it was reported that LAFIG Belgium 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. 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. The ensemble cast was announced the following year. Animation services were provided by Cinesite.
Smurfs was released in the United States on July 18, 2025, by Paramount Pictures.
Voice cast[]
- Rihanna as Smurfette, the only female of the Smurfs.
- Nick Offerman as Ken, Papa Smurf's brother
- Natasha Lyonne as Mama Poot
- J. P. Karliak as Gargamel and Razamel
- Dan Levy as Joel
- Amy Sedaris as Jaunty
- Nick Kroll as Chernobog
- James Corden as No Name, an unnamed Smurf
- Octavia Spencer as Asmodius
- Hannah Waddingham as Jezebeth
- Sandra Oh as Moxie, Ken's daughter
- Jimmy Kimmel as Tardigrade
- Alex Winter as Hefty Smurf
- Maya Erskine as Vanity Smurf
- Billie Lourd as Worry Smurf
- Xolo Maridueña as Brainy Smurf
- Kurt Russell as Ron, Papa and Ken's brother
- John Goodman as Papa Smurf, leader of the Smurfs
- Marshmello as Turtle
- Spencer X as Sound Effects Smurf
Release[]
Smurfs is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 18, 2025. It was originally scheduled for release on December 20, 2024, but was pushed back to its current release date with Sonic the Hedgehog 3 taking its December 2024 slot. Then, it was set to release on February 14, 2025, before being delayed to July 18, 2025.