Rihanna returns to the big screen as Smurfette in the upcoming 2025 Smurfs animated reboot.

On her official X account, Rihanna gave us a first look at the upcoming Smurfs reboot from Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies. The short 17-second teaser opens with the Smurfs village as the camera dollies in on a small TV, where Smurfette blows a kiss while announcing a trailer drop for tomorrow’s release, with the Smurfs theme echoing in the background.

Joining RiRi is a star-studded cast that includes: Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation), Natasha Lyonne (But I’m a Cheerleader, Russian Doll), J. P. Karliak (X-Men ’97), Dan Levy (The Goldbergs), Amy Sedaris (The Mandalorian), Nick Kroll (Big Mouth), James Corden (Cats), Octavia Spencer (The Help), Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso), Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy), Alex Winter (Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure), Billie Lourd (Scream Queens), Xolo Maridueña (Cobra Kai, Blue Beetle), Kurt Russell (The Thing), and John Goodman (The Big Lebowski).

The Barbadian singer and businesswoman is not the only pop star lending her voice as Smurfette. Katy Perry had previously voiced the character in the two live-action The Smurfs films produced by Sony Pictures Animation, while Demi Lovato voiced the role in the 2017 animated film, Smurfs: The Lost Village.

The film marks Rihanna’s return to the big screen after Ocean’s 8 and her latest film role since Guava Island, the 2019 musical thriller directed by Hiro Murai and written by Donald Glover.


Smurfs is currently slated for a theatrical release on July 18, 2025, in the United States. As we wait for an official Philippine release date, check out the teaser below:

Ralph Regis

Ralph Regis

Lifestyle and Culture Writer

Ralph Regis is a Lifestyle and Culture Writer at Billboard Philippines, where he bridges the worlds of film, television, fashion, art, food, and cultural trends with both the local and international music scene.

He has written extensively about artist collaborations, brand partnerships, and pop culture moments that connect back to music. He also brings stories to life through in-depth interviews with musicians and personalities, drawing on their diverse perspectives, opinions, and reflections on the human condition.

In addition, Ralph also writes about music releases across a wide range of genres, including pop, hip-hop, P-pop, and rock, highlighting both rising and established artists. With a passion for storytelling that goes beyond trends, he explores how music is part of our daily lives in one form or another, connecting culture, experiences, and everything in between.

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