The Smurfs animated series has been picked up for a third season, set to be broadcast globally by Nickelodeon and on local free-to-air channels including KiKA in Germany, TF1 in France, and Ketnet and RTBF in Belgium in 2024.
The third season (52×11’), which was announced at MIPCOM in Cannes this week and is currently in production, will pick up where they left off in season two, and introduce new characters to the series, including a group of female Smurfs who live in The Smurf Girls’ Village.
The Smurfs, co-produced by Peyo Productions, Ellipse Animation, KiKA, Ketnet, RTBF and TF1, is distributed by IMPS.
The series is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year.
IMPS has also revealed that Giochi Preziosi is the new master toy partner for non-English speaking territories. The Italian toy company is creating a brand-new Smurfs toy line, set to hit the European market in 2024.
Florida-based company Jazwares is The Smurfs’ master toy partner for English-speaking territories.
There will also be a special 65th birthday celebration for the Smurfs in their home country on October 21 and 22 at FACTS, the Belgian Comic Con. The Smurfs appeared for the first time in in the Belgian comics magazine Spirou on October 23, 1958.
Véronique Culliford is the daughter of Peyo, creator of the Smurfs. Culliford, president and founder of Peyo Productions and IMPS, said, “I’m very happy to be able to continue my father’s work with yet another fantastic new season of The Smurfs TV series and the upcoming release of a new toy line for kids to play and create their own stories.”
Ellipse Animation’s Caroline Duvochel added, “We’re delighted that the creative magic of the Ellipse Animation and Peyo Productions teams will be brought to screens in this brand-new season. The stories of our favorite characters are endless, and we can’t wait for children to discover these new Smurfing adventures!”
In addition to a third season, Paramount and Nickelodeon are currently in production with the Untitled Smurfs Animated Film. The movie is currently slated to release in theaters on Feb. 14, 2025, and will feature Rihanna as the voice of Smurfette. The singer will also write and perform original songs for the movie.
Paramount-owned kids network Nickelodeon has picked up a third season of CG-animated series The Smurfs, which is in production now.
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Originally published: October 18, 2023 at 19:44 BST.
