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‘Smurfs’ Reboot Premieres in Brussels with Peyo-Inspired Animation

A lineage-driven 2D-inspired 3D aesthetic underscores the movie’s nostalgic appeal for its global debut.

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Overview

  • The film received its first premiere in Brussels, marking its European debut ahead of the global theatrical release on July 18.
  • Director Chris Miller and art director Margaret Wuller described a linework-infused, 2D-inspired 3D style using limited textures and volumetric lighting to honor Peyo’s original Smurfs designs.
  • Rihanna, James Corden, John Goodman and Nick Offerman lead the voice cast and Rihanna’s original single “Friend of Mine” debuted on May 16 to energize the soundtrack.
  • Pam Brady wrote the screenplay, focusing on Smurfette and a new character’s quest to rescue Papa Smurf from the Evil Alliance of Wizards and explore Smurf identity.
  • Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Animation position the fully animated feature as a standalone reboot revitalizing the century-old Smurfs franchise.