The Smurfs Movies: Live-Action Films
The live-action Smurfs films blend CGI-animated Smurfs with real-world settings and human characters. Directed by Raja Gosnell, these films follow the tiny blue characters as they're displaced from their magical village into modern New York City, where they befriend the Winslow family.
Neil Patrick Harris and Jayma Mays star as the human leads, while Hank Azaria chews scenery as the villainous wizard Gargamel. The voice cast features celebrity talent including Katy Perry, George Lopez, and Jonathan Winters. While critically mixed, these films found commercial success with their blend of slapstick comedy, heartwarming family dynamics, and references that appeal to both children and nostalgic adults.
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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.
Other Film Series
Alice in Wonderland
Fifteen independent feature film adaptations of Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel, plus one connected duology.
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.
Madagascar
Animated adventure series following zoo animals on wild adventures around the world.
Planes
Spin-off duology from the Cars universe following crop duster Dusty Crophopper's journey from aspiring racer to wildland firefighter.
Toy Story
Pixar's groundbreaking animated franchise following the secret lives of toys and their adventures with their human owners.