The Smurfs Movies: Release Order
The Smurfs film franchise spans five decades, beginning with the charming 1975 animated feature The Smurfs and the Magic Flute. The series was revived in the 2010s with Sony's live-action/CGI hybrid films starring Neil Patrick Harris and Hank Azaria, which transported the Smurfs from their magical village into modern-day New York and Paris.
After the live-action films, Sony rebooted the franchise with the fully animated Smurfs: The Lost Village in 2017, featuring Demi Lovato as Smurfette. Most recently, Paramount Animation launched their own reboot with the 2025 animated musical Smurfs, featuring Rihanna as Smurfette. Each iteration brings a fresh take on Peyo's beloved blue characters, though they exist as separate continuities rather than one connected storyline.
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The Smurfs and the Magic Flute
When an evil knight obtains a powerful magic flute and uses it for sinister purposes, Johan and Pirlouit must journey to the land of the Smurfs to acquire a new magical instrument and stop the villain.
The Smurfs
When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they accidentally tumble into our world and land in Central Park. Now stuck in New York City, the Smurfs must find a way back home before Gargamel catches them.
The Smurfs 2
When the evil wizard Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and takes her to Paris, Papa Smurf and his friends must team up with their human allies to rescue her. Meanwhile, Smurfette finds herself torn between her Smurf family and Gargamel's mischievous creations called the Naughties.
Smurfs: The Lost Village
Smurfette and her friends discover a mysterious map that leads them on an adventure through the Forbidden Forest, where they uncover a major secret from Smurf history.
Smurfs
When Papa Smurf is captured by evil wizards, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a rescue mission into the real world. The blue heroes must discover their true destiny while working with new allies to save their beloved leader.
Other Film Series
Despicable Me
A popular animated franchise following supervillain-turned-father Gru and his loyal Minions through heartwarming adventures, including prequel films that explore the Minions' origins.
Hotel Transylvania
An animated comedy series following Dracula and his monster friends through four connected films, chronicling family adventures and generational change.
How to Train Your Dragon
A popular animated trilogy following Hiccup and Toothless as they transform from outcasts to heroes, bridging the gap between Vikings and dragons.
Ice Age
A family-friendly animated series following prehistoric friends Manny, Sid, and Diego through various ice age adventures.
The Land Before Time
An animated dinosaur franchise following young dinosaurs on their adventures, beginning with Don Bluth's acclaimed 1988 film.
The Lion King
The epic story of Simba's journey from cub to king, spanning multiple generations and continuities in the Pride Lands.