Los Angeles, US: The makers of the upcoming Smurfs film continue to generate buzz with exciting updates, the latest being the release of a new trailer featuring Rihanna’s original track, “Friend of Mine”.
🎥 Watch the trailer: YouTube – Smurfs Official Trailer
The song adds a fresh and energetic tone that captures the heart and spirit of the Smurfs’ latest adventure, adding both emotional depth and playful charm to the film’s narrative.
According to Variety, Rihanna leads the cast as Smurfette, joined by an ensemble including:
- John Goodman as Papa Smurf
- James Corden
- Nick Offerman
- JP Karliak
- Daniel Levy
- Amy Sedaris
- Natasha Lyonne
- Sandra Oh
- Octavia Spencer
- Nick Kroll
- Hannah Waddingham
- Alex Winter
- Maya Erskine
- Billie Lourd
- Xolo Maridueña
- Kurt Russell
Directed by Chris Miller (Shrek the Third, Puss in Boots), the Smurfs reboot follows Smurfette as she takes charge of her tiny blue tribe after Papa Smurf is mysteriously kidnapped by evil wizards.
The film will be released in theatres on July 18 in both English and Hindi.
A Legacy Reimagined
The Smurfs franchise, originally created by Belgian comics artist Peyo, has enjoyed a long history of success. While the 2011 live-action adaptation starring Neil Patrick Harris received mixed reviews, it was a commercial success and led to two more films: The Smurfs 2 (2013) and Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017).
The reboot now falls under the banners of Paramount and Nickelodeon, which acquired rights in 2022, and the current installment is shaping up to be both a nostalgic throwback and a fresh new take.