Where to start
The Smurfs
3 versions · originally a film, 2011
Themes: Fish Out of Water, Adaptation, Good vs. Evil, Magical Creatures in the Real World, Finding Home.
The Smurfs series chronicles the whimsical adventures of tiny blue forest dwellers as they consistently outsmart the nefarious wizard Gargamel.
✦ Most fans start here
Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017)
The original movie
The Smurfs
Raja Gosnell · Film · 2011
The Smurfs (2011) introduces the franchise's live-action hybrid style, placing the iconic blue characters in a modern New York City setting as they navigate the chaos of Central Park.
2013 film
The Smurfs 2
Raja Gosnell · Film · 2013
The Smurfs 2 (2013) expands the cinematic universe by introducing the Naughties, focusing on Gargamel’s desperate attempts to harvest magical Smurf-essence through his own created, mischievous creatures.
2017 film
✦ Start hereSmurfs: The Lost Village
Film · 2017
Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017) offers a completely fresh, fully animated experience that shifts the focus to a mysterious quest through the Forbidden Forest to uncover deep-seated Smurf history.
Common questions
What order should I watch The Smurfs movies in?
You should watch the films in their release order to follow the series progression. Start with The Smurfs released in 2011, followed by The Smurfs 2 in 2013, and conclude with the 2017 animated feature titled Smurfs: The Lost Village.
Is The Smurfs 2 a direct sequel to the 2011 movie?
Yes, The Smurfs 2 is the direct sequel to the 2011 film The Smurfs. It continues the story of the characters and maintains the continuity established in the first live-action hybrid movie.
Is Smurfs: The Lost Village part of the same series as The Smurfs?
Smurfs: The Lost Village is the third film in the series that began with The Smurfs in 2011 and The Smurfs 2 in 2013. While it is a fully animated film, it serves as the third installment in this specific movie franchise.
How many movies are there in The Smurfs series?
There are three films in this movie series. The collection includes the 2011 film The Smurfs, its 2013 sequel The Smurfs 2, and the 2017 animated film Smurfs: The Lost Village.