The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol Apr 2026

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

: Several reviewers, including those from IGN , noted that this 22-minute short felt more focused and "competently made" than the full-length live-action movie it was paired with. The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol

: 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 : Brainy Smurf (Fred Armisen) shows him how

: Hefty Smurf (Gary Basaraba) depicts a dark timeline where the Smurfs are captured by Gargamel (Hank Azaria) because of Grouchy’s lack of cooperation. including those from IGN

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