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Smurfs OTT release: Where and when to expect the animated comedy drama online

Smurfs OTT release: Where and when to expect the animated comedy drama online

Time of India4 days ago
Smurfs OTT release: Smurfs, which hit the screens on July 18, has created a buzz among fans with its inherently amusing storyline and intriguing trailer. The animated film, which is a reboot of the live-action The Smurfs film series, is backed by Paramount Pictures.
This means that the audience can expect it to premiere on Paramount+, the banner's streaming service, after its run in theatres. The official release date is yet to be announced.
However, Paramount movies usually premiere on OTT two months after their release. Going by this, Smurfs is likely to be on the platform by mid-September
Smurfs plot and cast explored
In the 2025 animated film Smurfs, Smurfette (voiced by Rihanna) takes charge when Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is taken captive by the villainous duo of Gargamel and Razamel. Joined by the quirky newbie No Name Smurf (James Corden), she leads the Smurfs on an epic quest across Paris, Munich, and the Australian Outback.
During this magical journey, Smurftette and her allies face magical threats and form unlikely alliances. They also realise the importance of unity and teamwork. Directed by Chris Miller and written by Pam Brady, Smurfs also stars Sandra Oh, Dan Levy, Octavia Spencer, Nick Offerman, and Maya Erskine in key voice roles.
It is a reboot of The Smurfs film saga. The franchise includes The Smurfs (2011), The Smurfs 2 (2013), Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017),
Smurfs review
Smurfs has failed to impress critics. The comedy drama holds an underwhelming score of 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator website, based on 70 reviews.
'Antic and zany without being particularly fun, this incarnation of Smurfs just isn't the smurfest tool in the shed,' reads the critics' consensus.
This has affected its commercial performance.
Smurfs box office performance
Shot on a budget of $ 58 million, Smurfs had the potential to emerge as a money spinner. This, however, has not happened. It has made $2.9 million so far and failed to click with the audience. It faces competition from last week's release Superman globally. In India, Saiyaara (released this Friday) has emerged as the top choice of the audience.
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