Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for September 16, 2025 | Nickelodeon
Stream the classic Rugrats series on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!
Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.
Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.
September 15, 2025 – Paramount+ announced today that the delightful, family-friendly adventure SMURFS, from Paramount Animation, will arrive on the service on September 16 in the U.S. and Canada.* For a free trial, visit ParamountPlus.com.
Hailed as “the funniest family movie this year” (Dave Morales, KRIV-TV), SMURFS blends humor with wholesome, high-stakes fun and follows the beloved characters as they team up to face epic challenges with heart, courage, and comedy.
In SMURFS, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the crew on a daring rescue mission to save Papa Smurf (John Goodman) after he is mysteriously kidnapped by the evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel. The Smurfs team up with new friends on an epic adventure that takes them into the real world, where they discover that their true destiny is to save the universe.
The film features an all-star voice cast including Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Jimmy Kimmel, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman.
SMURFS joins additional titles in the franchise available on Paramount+, where subscribers with a penchant for the powder blue pint-sized pals can check out The Smurfs and The Smurfs 2, which feature Neil Patrick Harris and Jayma Mays in live-action roles alongside Hank Azaria as a curmudgeonous Gargamel.
Additionally, Paramount+ is the go-to streaming service for a never-ending offering of family-friendly entertainment, including iconic series like SpongeBob SquarePants and Paw Patrol, as well as blockbusters in the SONIC THE HEDGEHOG and TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES universes.
Paramount Animation Presents in association with Domain Entertainment a Ty Ty and Jay Brown Production: SMURFS, executive Produced by Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary. Produced by Jay Brown, Ty Ty Smith, Robyn Rihanna Fenty and Ryan Harris, p.g.a. SMURFS is based on the characters and works of Peyo, written by Pam Brady and directed by Chris Miller.
SMURFS is rated PG for action, language and some rude humor.
* The film’s availability in additional international Paramount+ markets will be announced at a later date.
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Join Dora, Boots, Marisol the Mermaid, and Rosa the Dolphin on a mer-mazing underwater adventure! When Octo-Swiper tries to swipe their instruments, all the baby sea animals get scared away by the loud noise. Dora and friends need YOUR help on this Sea Sound Safari listening for the baby dolphin, baby seal, and baby seahorse to find them before the big concert!
Classic Rugrats Comic Strip for September 15, 2025 | Nickelodeon
Stream the classic Rugrats series on Paramount+! Try it FREE at ParamountPlus.com!
Rugrats, provided to Creators Syndicate by Nickelodeon, based off the popular animated television series has been created for children and family's to laugh and enjoy together.
Follow these comics and their take on real episodes of the show and their own spin on hilarious adventures.
Podcast - Dora’s Mermaid Adventures: Dive into Dora’s Mermaid Adventures! Join Mermaid Dora, Boots the mer-monkey, and their band Todos Juntos (“all together!”) as they tour the magical Sirena Sea. Along the way, they’ll face splashy surprises - rescuing sea creatures, solving puzzles, and outsmarting Octo-Swiper’s octo-shenanigans! With music, games, and plenty of chances for YOU to play along, every episode is a fin-tastic undersea adventure full of friendship and fun. (Series premiere; on YouTube from Sept. 17)
11:00 a.m. - Rubble & Crew - The Crew Builds a Giant Tunnel: Park Ranger Rose and the crew discover a meteorite outside of Builder Cove; when Speed Meister and Mega Meister try to take it, the pups need their construction vehicles to save the town and get the meteorite to the Science Centre. (#3.)
11:30 a.m. - Blaze and the Monster Machines - The Clean Machine: When three of Blaze's friends end up in messy trouble, Blaze must save them by turning into the soapiest, sudsiest cleaning machine of all time, Clean Machine Blaze. (#9x.)
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
11:00 a.m. - Rubble & Crew - The Crew Builds a Mega Stunt Ramp: The crew uses their trucks to make stunt ramps when Mega Meister challenges Mayor Greatway to a stunt competition. (#3.)
11:30 a.m. - Blaze and the Monster Machines - The Great Train Race: Blaze becomes a high-speed train for The Great Train Race; he must win the Golden Train Trophy against Crusher, who is determined to cheat and knock him off track. (#9x.)
Podcast - Avatar: Braving the Elements: Enter the amazing world of Avatar through the official companion podcast, Avatar: Braving the Elements from Nickelodeon. Join hosts Janet Varney (the voice of “Korra”) and Dante Basco (the voice of “Prince Zuko”) each week as they re-watch every episode of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra then break down key themes, notable battles, and behind-the-scenes trivia you can’t get anywhere else. Special guests from cast members to producers join them to explore elements of the Avatarverse, including the origins of the story and how Avatar was brought to life. (season four)
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
3:01 a.m. on Paramount+ - The Tiny Chef Show: Season 3
11:00 a.m. - Rubble & Crew - The Crew Builds a Solar Farm: When power problems shut down Sierra Sparkle's show, the pups hop in their big vehicles to turn the power back on. (#3.)
11:30 a.m. - Blaze and the Monster Machines - Breakfast Bots: It is breakfast time and Pickle has robots to help him whip up a great meal, the Breakfast Bots; when Crusher makes them grow too big, they start blasting giant breakfast foods everywhere; Robot Blaze must stop the bots to save the city. (#9x.)
5:00 p.m. - NFL Slimetime - Week Two: The end zones become the slime zone as former NFL player-turned-TV host Nate Burleson presents weekly NFL highlights like they've never been seen before. Who will be this week's NVP? (#502.)
Podcast - Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide: The wait is over, Ned Heads! The gang is back and they’re bringing you the most exciting season yet! This time, it’s all on THEIR terms, and they’re taking things to a whole new level. Expect more laughs, more nostalgia, more unfiltered convos, and epic guests—dropping EVERY WEDNESDAY! (season two)
Thursday, September 18, 2025
In Theaters - DORA: Magic Mermaid Adventures: DORA: Magic Mermaid Adventures is a one-hour collection of four brand-new episodes in which Dora and her monkey pal Boots turn into mermaids to make new underwater friends, plus a birthday-themed one that sees the exploring duo go on a mission to find Dora’s lost birthday cake. It will premiere in more than 3,000 theaters in 17 countries, starting on Thursday, September 18. Paramount Pictures will distribute DORA: Magic Mermaid Adventures in markets including the US, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Australia/New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil and Chile.
3:01 a.m. on Paramount+ - NFL Slimetime: Season 5, Week 1 (season 5 premiere)
11:30 a.m. - Blaze and the Monster Machines - The Far, Far Away Machine: Crusher uses Gabby's Far, Far Away Machine to send three of Blaze's friends far away; Blaze must rescue his friends from the Ice Age, Ancient Egypt and Medieval Times. (#9x.)
Friday, September 19, 2025
5:00 p.m. - SpongeBob SquarePants - Curse of the WereDoodle/Gorilla Suit Day: DoodleBob bites SpongeBob, transforming him into a "WereDoodle." / SpongeBob dresses up for Gorilla Suit Day and is mistaken for a real gorilla. (#321)
5:30 p.m. - Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years - The Suit Suits You/Parasite Pals: Sandy gets a brand-new suit. / SpongeBob's newest friend is a hungry parasite inside of him. (#212; linear TV premiere)
6:00 p.m. - The Patrick Star Show - Zoo U/A Remembrance of Grand-Past: The Stars visit the zoo. / GrandPat spoils every movie. (#459)
Saturday, September 20, 2025
9:00 a.m. - The Smurfs - Lucretia Seizes Power/Papa Smurf Lost His Mind: Gargamel brings Lucretia to life to guard his captured Smurfs. / Papa Smurf creates a potion that will give him back his youth, but a spider makes its way into the recipe! (#4x.)
9:30 a.m. - Super Duper Bunny League - Big Bunny!/Pretzel Twist!: When a giant bunny grabs Derek, it's up to the rest of the team to rescue him before it returns to its burrow. / The bunnies' love for pretzels leads to a rocky situation, as stone men battle each other across the city. (#1x.)
