Smurfs Up! Paramount Debuts Trailer & Track from the Blue Dudes’ New Movie

Paramount Animation today dropped the official trailer for Smurfs, the new animated movie starring Peyo’s beloved characters coming to theaters on July 18. The pic, which offers an eclectic mix of animation and some live-action sequences, is directed by DreamWorks Animation veteran Chris Miller (Puss in Boots, Shrek the Third) and stars global pop phenom Rihanna as Smurfette.

Fans can also look forward to the new single “Higher Love” from Desi Trill (featuring DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania and Subhi) off the film’s soundtrack. You can pre-save the song here.

Synopsis: When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe.

The all-star voice cast of Smurfs also features 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 and Kurt Russell.

The film is directed by Miller and written by Emmy winner Pam Brady (South Park). Producers are Jay Brown, Ty Ty Smith, Robyn Rihanna Fenty and Ryan Harris, p.g.a. Cinesite is handling animation production.