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The Smurf Movie
Directed byChris Miller
Screenplay byPam Brady
Based onThe Smurfs
by Peyo
Produced by
  • Ryan Harris
  • Rihanna
  • Laurence "Jay" Brown
  • Tyran "Ty-Ty" Smith
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • February 14, 2025 (2025-02-14)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Smurf Movie is an upcoming American animated musical comedy film based on the comic series of the same name created by the Belgian comics artist Peyo. Produced by Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies and animated by Cinesite, it is directed by Chris Miller and written by Pam Brady. The film stars Rihanna as the voice of Smurfette, alongside a large supporting ensemble voice cast.

The Smurf Movie is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 14, 2025, by Paramount Pictures.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Rihanna is involved in the film's production as co-producer, the voice of Smurfette, and as a co-writer for songs featured in the film.

Development[edit]

In February 2022, it was reported that LAFIG Belgium and IMPS, 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 an animated musical film. Pam Brady was attached to write the screenplay, with production set to begin later that year.[2] Paramount and Nickelodeon had previously attempted to develop an animated Smurfs film with producer Jordan Kerner in the 2000s, until 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 reboot in 2017.[3][4][5]

In June 2022, it was announced that former DreamWorks Animation veteran Chris Miller had been hired to direct the film.[6] The film's title was reported to be The Smurfs Movie,[1] before it was later renamed as The Smurfs Musical.[7] The title was officially revealed as The Smurf Movie during CinemaCon in April 2024.[8]

Casting[edit]

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.[1] In April 2024, it was announced that 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 joined the cast.[8]

Animation[edit]

The film's animation services will be provided by Cinesite in Vancouver.[9]

Release[edit]

The Smurf Movie is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 14, 2025.[10] It was originally scheduled for release on December 20, 2024,[2] but was pushed back to its current release date with Sonic the Hedgehog 3 taking its December 2024 slot.[10]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Donnelly, Matt (April 27, 2023). "Rihanna Is Smurfette in Paramount Animation's 'The Smurfs Movie'". Variety.
  2. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 7, 2022). "'Smurfs' Heads To Nickelodeon & Paramount Animation In New Multi-Pic Deal; Pam Brady Writing New Movie; Series Picked Up For Season 2". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
  3. ^ Morris, Clint (November 27, 2006). "The latest on Smurfs movie and Mighty Ducks 4". Moviehole.net. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 29, 2010.
  4. ^ "First Look at the Big Screen Smurfs". ComingSoon.net. CraveOnline. February 16, 2008. Archived from the original on October 30, 2010. Retrieved March 29, 2010.
  5. ^ Siegel, Tatiana (June 9, 2008). "Col, SPA send 'Smurfs' to bigscreen". Variety. Reed Business Information. Archived from the original on February 17, 2010. Retrieved March 29, 2010.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 14, 2022). "'Smurfs' Animated Feature Musical To Be Helmed By 'Puss In Boots' Director Chris Miller". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.
  7. ^ "Production Weekly – Issue 1372 – Thursday, March 21, 2024 / 184 Listings – 43 Pages". Production Weekly. March 21, 2024. Archived from the original on March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  8. ^ a b Gardner, Chris (April 11, 2024). "'The Smurfs Movie' Sets Starry Cast to Join Rihanna; Dave Bautista, Eric Nam Board 'Airbender' Franchise". The Hollywood Reporter.
  9. ^ Sarto, Debbie Diamond (February 3, 2023). "Cinesite Tapped to Animate Upcoming Untitled 'Smurfs' Feature". Animation World Network. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  10. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (August 8, 2022). "Paramount Sets 'Sonic The Hedgehog 3' Release, Pushes Date For Smurfs Animated Musical". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation.

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