If you loved
Smurfs: The Lost Village
Film · 2017
You loved Smurfs: The Lost Village for the sense of wonder that comes from embarking on a perilous, transformative journey into unknown worlds.
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The source
The Smurfs
Raja Gosnell · Film · 2011
Adaptation
The Smurfs 2
Raja Gosnell · Film · 2013
Books on the same thread
The Getaway
Jeff Kinney · Book · 2017
Explores: Family Vacation, Dysfunctional Family, Road Trip.
If the chaotic road trip dynamics in Smurfs: The Lost Village appealed to you, you will appreciate how this story turns a family getaway into a series of hilarious misadventures.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul
Jeff Kinney · Book · 2014
Explores: Family Road Trip, Dysfunctional Family, Summer Vacation.
Just like the group dynamic in Smurfs: The Lost Village, this road trip narrative highlights the humor and tension that arise when a close-knit group faces unexpected obstacles together.
The Hobbit
J. R. R. Tolkien · Book · 1937
Shares 2 threads with Smurfs: The Lost Village: Friendship, Self-Discovery.
The epic quest for discovery in Smurfs: The Lost Village mirrors the classic hero journey found here, where a reluctant adventurer leaves comfort behind to face a dangerous world.
The Land of Stories 03: A Grimm Warning
Chris Colfer · Book · 2015
Shares 2 threads with Smurfs: The Lost Village: Self-Discovery, Children's Fantasy.
The mission-based exploration seen in Smurfs: The Lost Village is echoed in this adventure, where characters follow mysterious clues to navigate a magical and unknown landscape with their allies.
Series on the same thread
Gravity Falls
Alex Hirsch · Series · 2012
Explores: Summer Adventure, Small Town Secrets, Sibling Relationships.
The spirit of uncovering hidden secrets found in Smurfs: The Lost Village carries over to this series, where siblings encounter supernatural mysteries while navigating a strange, new environment together.
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Daron Nefcy · Series · 2015
Shares a thread with Smurfs: The Lost Village: Friendship.
The fish-out-of-water energy in Smurfs: The Lost Village is central to this story, as an interdimensional warrior balances protecting her home with the challenges of a new world.
Big Mouth
Mark Levin · Series · 2017
Shares a thread with Smurfs: The Lost Village: Friendship.
The focus on friendship and personal evolution that drives Smurfs: The Lost Village informs this comedy, which explores the awkward, transformative journey of growing up alongside your closest peers.
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia
Guillermo del Toro · Series · 2016
Shares a thread with Smurfs: The Lost Village: Friendship.
The sense of a hidden world waiting to be discovered in Smurfs: The Lost Village is mirrored here as a young protagonist accepts an unlikely destiny to save two worlds.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Adventure Zone
The McElroys · Podcast · 2026
Explores: improvised storytelling, group dynamics, high fantasy satire.
The collaborative questing and high adventure that defined Smurfs: The Lost Village are front and center in this campaign, where a group of companions faces danger with humor and strategy.
SmartLess
Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett · Podcast · 2026
Explores: camaraderie, spontaneity, shared life experiences.
The camaraderie that makes the team in Smurfs: The Lost Village so engaging is the heart of this podcast, which highlights the organic connection and shared experiences between its hosts.
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Common questions
Is Smurfs: The Lost Village a direct sequel to The Smurfs 2?
No, Smurfs: The Lost Village is a fully animated, all-new take on the franchise. It is not a continuation of the live-action hybrid films The Smurfs or The Smurfs 2, but rather a standalone reimagining featuring a different visual style and narrative approach.
What is the plot of Smurfs: The Lost Village?
In Smurfs: The Lost Village, Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy, and Hefty follow a mysterious map through the Forbidden Forest. Their journey leads them to a race against time as they attempt to uncover the biggest secret in Smurf history before their enemies can find it.
Do I need to watch The Smurfs or The Smurfs 2 before Smurfs: The Lost Village?
You do not need to watch the previous films to understand Smurfs: The Lost Village. Because this movie serves as an all-new, fully animated take on the series, it functions independently from the live-action hybrid films released in 2011 and 2013.
Which characters are featured in Smurfs: The Lost Village?
Smurfs: The Lost Village focuses on Smurfette and her companions Brainy, Clumsy, and Hefty. Together, this group of friends travels through the Forbidden Forest to discover a hidden secret, which serves as the primary adventure for these specific characters in this animated film.