The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol Apr 2026

: Brainy Smurf (Fred Armisen) shows him how his negative attitude dampens the joy of others.

Gargamel is about to put Grouchy in his vat that will take way his smurf essence and as he enters the water he says 'I'll change'. Rachel's Reviews SMURFS CHRISTMAS CAROL REVIEW The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol

: Smurfette (Melissa Sturm) reveals that Grouchy’s bitterness stems from never receiving the one gift he truly wanted—a hang glider. : Brainy Smurf (Fred Armisen) shows him how

Critical and audience reception is generally positive, with a and an 87% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes . What Reviewers Liked: Critical and audience reception is generally positive, with

A unique highlight for many viewers is the visual style. While the short is bookended with the used in the 2011 feature film, the sequences featuring the ghosts transition into traditional 2D animation , serving as a nostalgic homage to the 1980s Saturday morning cartoon series. This blend was achieved through a collaboration between Sony Pictures Imageworks and Duck Studios. Review Perspectives

: The humor is gentle and appropriate for younger children, making it a "wholesome" holiday watch. What Reviewers Criticized: Scrooge 3: The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol