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The Smurfs 2

The Smurfs 2

Get ready to get naughty!

2013105 minPGMidcredits score: 19th percentile of all films
Director
Raja Gosnell
Starring
Katy Perry, Hank Azaria, Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays

The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?

Where to watch

Where can I watch The Smurfs 2?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists The Smurfs 2 streaming on Paramount+ via Prime Video, Sony Pictures Core via Prime Video and Tubi (free) and to rent or buy on Apple TV and Prime Video.

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Highlights

What stands out about The Smurfs 2?

The Smurfs 2 earns 7 badges, led by Overhyped and Box Office Hit.

  • Reception
  • Craft and mood
  • Awards and box office
  • Cast

Reception

Is The Smurfs 2 worth watching?

The Smurfs 2's Midcredits score is the 19th percentile of all films, from 217K ratings across 6 sources. 30% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

19th percentile

Better received than 19% of films

8th percentile among Animation20th percentile among 2010s
Acclaim (how much people like it)19th
Approval (how many liked it)23rd

51 /100

19th percentile of all films

8th percentile among Animation21st percentile among 2010s

Critics 34 · Audience 52

Audiences liked it more than critics did.

Rating distribution

A broad spread centered near 5.6 — solid but not unanimous.

30% liked it

23rd percentile of all films

11th percentile among Animation22nd percentile among 2010s
30% rated it 7–1070% rated it 1–6

Critics 14% · Audience 56%

On Rotten Tomatoes, a bigger share of audiences approved than critics.

Awards

0 Oscars won · 0 Oscar noms · 0 wins / 8 noms overall

98th percentile

217K ratings across platforms

96th percentile among Animation98th percentile among 2010s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 25% in 30 days

Box office

Budget$105M
Opening weekend$18M
Domestic gross$71M
Worldwide gross$348M

Returned 3.3× its budget — 94th percentile earner in its genre.

What reviewers say

Common ground

This is a lightweight, visually colorful kids' movie full of silly antics and simple life lessons, but it offers little depth or entertainment for adults.

Fans praised

  • Top-notch CGI and seamless live-action/animation integration
  • Hank Azaria's energetic, funny Gargamel performance
  • Heartfelt family and acceptance themes, especially for children

Detractors panned

  • Boring, predictable plot with no surprises for adults
  • Painful, juvenile slapstick and overused Smurf-word puns
  • Uninspired human characters, NPH and Gleeson wasted

What stands out

Effects and spectacleDivisive65

Impressive CGI for the Smurfs and Ferris wheel set piece; 3D praised by fans

ActingDivisive55

Azaria's Gargamel praised by fans as the highlight; detractors say NPH and Gleeson are wasted or bored

PacingDivisive40

Brisk for kids but drags for adults; 105-minute runtime criticized

CharactersDivisive35

Smurfette's inner conflict noted but called shallow; Naughties add little

HumorDivisive30

Childish slapstick and fart jokes; few laughs for adults

DialogueDivisive30

Over-reliance on Smurf puns; few chuckle-worthy one-liners

Plot and storyDivisive25

Predictable, weak, and meandering with a formulaic rescue structure

Originality10

Derivative cash-grab with recycled fish-out-of-water formula

Preferred by

US vs non-US

Preferred by Non-US Viewers

Non-US viewers scored it 10 points higher than US viewers.

No notable difference between the other groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • Women vs men 9 points apart
  • Under-30s vs over-30s 2 points apart
  • Critics vs users 1 point apart

Watch experience

What is The Smurfs 2 like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Feel-good: browse every movie of this kind

Watch this when you want something warm that leaves you smiling.

It is gentle and funny and leaves you feeling good. Skip it when you want something with weight.

ToneFeelDemandwhat the answer rests onexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

Very little.

What it feels like

Feel-good.

Moods
JoyfulWarmTense
Heaviest: late
Warm humor
Register
PlayfulAdventurous · 11% of films
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.
ToneThe film plays its material straight, embracing a warm and playful family adventure tone with clear good vs. evil.
The rideThe film maintains a light, joyful tone throughout, with mild tension during the rescue and a warm resolution reinforcing family bonds.
StructureThe story follows a conventional structure: setup, rising action as the Smurfs travel to Paris, and a climactic rescue.

How it leaves you

what you carry away

Feeling good.

The answer rests on this: Feel-goodFun
Why it leaves you this wayThe film leaves a cheerful, family-friendly impression with its message of found family and belonging.
How it ends · evidence
Happy ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all films
Monster — 21% of films. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of films. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 10% of films. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 4% of films. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 11% of films. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 9% of films. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 13% of films. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 7% of films. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 22% of filmsPredator — 6% of films. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 6% of films. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of films. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 2% of films. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of films. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of films. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of films. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of films. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of films. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of films. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — under 1% of films. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of films. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of films. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of films. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of films. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 4% of films. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 5% of films. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of films. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — 1% of films. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of films. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 2% of films. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — 1% of films. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of films. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — 1% of films. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 4% of films. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of films. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of films. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of films. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 1% of films. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of films. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — 2% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 2% of films. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 2% of films. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 3% of films. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 3% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 5% of films. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of films. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 2% of films. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of films. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 5% of films. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 2% of films. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).QuestRescue
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 21%: Predator 6% · Tyrant 6% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 2% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent under 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 10% (this title): Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 4% (this title) · Mission 5% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage 1%
  • Voyage 4%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 2% · Survival ordeal 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent 1%
  • Comedy 11%: Romantic comedy 4% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 1%
  • Tragedy 9%: Hubris 1% · Obsession 2% · Corruption arc 2% · Doomed love 2% · Crushed by fate 3%
  • Rebirth 13%: Redemption 3% · Healing 5% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 2%
  • Mystery 7%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 5% · Enigma 2%
  • No archetype 22%

Quest: A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles. · Rescue: Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).

10% of films fit this archetype

with Rebirth underneath

A loose fit — the map only half-holds this one.

Why this archetypeThe film follows a rescue mission to save Smurfette, who has been kidnapped by Gargamel. Smurfette's journey also involves reconciling her origins and identity.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 27% of filmsSelf — 22% of filmsPower — 7% of filmsMorality — 16% of filmsSurvival — 15% of filmsSociety — 9% of filmsIdeas — 5% of filmsRomantic love — 15% of filmsMarriage — 2% of filmsFamily bonds — 21% of filmsParenthood — 2% of filmsFriendship — 9% of filmsLoyalty — 4% of filmsIdentity — 14% of filmsComing of age — 5% of filmsAging — under 1% of filmsSelf-worth — 7% of filmsAmbition — 7% of filmsPurpose — 9% of filmsMemory — 3% of filmsObsession — 3% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 2% of filmsCorruption — 3% of filmsGreed — 3% of filmsClass — 3% of filmsOppression — 4% of filmsFreedom — 5% of filmsJustice — 13% of filmsDuty — 2% of filmsRevenge — 4% of filmsGuilt — 3% of filmsRedemption — 6% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — 1% of filmsSacrifice — 4% of filmsBetrayal — 5% of filmsDeception — 9% of filmsSurvival — 17% of filmsWar — 1% of filmsViolence — 4% of filmsMortality — 2% of filmsGrief — 6% of filmsTrauma — 7% of filmsMental illness — 1% of filmsAddiction — 1% of filmsIllness and disability — under 1% of filmsCommunity — 14% of films. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 5% of filmsPrejudice — 3% of filmsDisplacement — 1% of filmsFaith — 3% of filmsTradition vs change — 2% of filmsFame — 3% of filmsLegacy — 4% of filmsFate — 1% of filmsFree will — under 1% of filmsTruth — 4% of filmsHope — 5% of filmsNature — 2% of filmsArt — 4% of filmsTechnology — 1% of filmsSelfFamilybonds
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 27% (this title): Romantic love 15% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 21% (this title) · Parenthood 2% · Friendship 9% · Loyalty 4%
  • Self 22%: Identity 14% (this title) · Coming of age 5% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 7% · Purpose 9% · Memory 3% · Obsession 3%
  • Power 7%: Power 2% · Corruption 3% · Greed 3% · Class 3% · Oppression 4% · Freedom 5%
  • Morality 16%: Justice 13% · Duty 2% · Revenge 4% · Guilt 3% · Redemption 6% · Forgiveness 1% · Sacrifice 4% · Betrayal 5% · Deception 9%
  • Survival 15%: Survival 17% · War 1% · Violence 4% · Mortality 2% · Grief 6% · Trauma 7% · Mental illness 1% · Addiction 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 9%: Community 14% · Isolation 5% · Prejudice 3% · Displacement 1% · Faith 3% · Tradition vs change 2% · Fame 3% · Legacy 4%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 4% · Hope 5% · Nature 2% · Art 4% · Technology 1%

Bonds

Family bondsIdentity · 14% of films
Celebrates its theme: Affirms its theme — this is good and worth having.Community stakes: Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Ensemble lead
How it treats its themeThe film explores Smurfette's struggle with her origins and her need to belong, while the Smurfs and the Winslow family demonstrate found family and loyalty.
StanceThe film celebrates found family and belonging, with the whole Smurf community and the Winslow family working together.

The world

ContemporaryUrbanDomesticFantasy
Orchestral classicalPopSupportive music · original score · Heitor Pereira
SettingA magical Smurf village coexisting with New York City and Paris.
MusicThe score blends orchestral elements with light pop influences, supporting the film's whimsical and sentimental tone.

Content guide

Is The Smurfs 2 okay for kids?

PG

The Smurfs 2 is rated PG: “Rated PG for some rude humor and action” (MPAA). As of October 3, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at moderate (44/100), sexual content at mild (22/100), language at moderate (37/100), drug and alcohol content at mild (33/100) and frightening material at moderate (37/100). Overall it is heavier than 62% of PG-rated films.

Ratings in 26 other countries
  • UKU
  • CanadaG
  • AustraliaG
  • Germany0
  • FranceU
  • IrelandG
  • JapanG
  • South KoreaALL
  • BrazilL
  • Belgium9
  • CzechiaU
  • DenmarkA
  • GreeceΚ
  • HungaryKN
  • MexicoAA
  • Netherlands6
  • NorwayA
  • Poland7
  • PortugalM/6
  • ROAP
  • Russia0+
  • SKU
  • Spain7
  • Sweden7
  • Switzerland12
  • UA0+
Overall
Moderate · all five categories
Heavier than 20% of all filmsHeavier than 62% of PG-rated films
Violence & Gore
Moderate · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 72%
Sex & Nudity
Mild
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 50%
Profanity
Moderate · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 73%
Alcohol & Drugs
Mild · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 69%
Frightening / Intense
Moderate · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a PG-rated film
heavier than 48%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

Nothing here is extreme. The strongest element is violence, heavier than 72% of PG-rated films.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other films that have them.

What content warnings does The Smurfs 2 have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in The Smurfs 2?

Cast

2 of the 10 billed cast had never appeared on screen; 2 of the cast already had the standing of a top-10% working actor.

Katy Perry
as Smurfette
Newcomer: A standing when this film came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Hank Azaria
as Gargamel
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Neil Patrick Harris
as Patrick
Veteran: 15 or more years in, with as much work as the typical long-career actor.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Jayma Mays
as Grace
Rising: A short career with a standing when this film came out above the median working actor today.
Brendan Gleeson
as Victor
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Jacob Tremblay
as Blue
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.
newcomer then · star now
Nancy O'Dell
as Nancy O'Dell
Newcomer: A standing when this film came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Karim Babin
as Room Service Waiter
Newcomer: A standing when this film came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Gaston Morrison
as New York Taxi Driver
Newcomer: A standing when this film came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Jocelyn Blanchard
as Toad Man
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.

Crew

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