Even though “The Smurfs 2” earned $200 million less worldwide than “The Smurfs,” Columbia Pictures is looking at the bigger picture: together, the films have earned over $900 million, and I’m sure the merchandising money is pretty sweet too. And so, the franchise will continue with a third entry in the series, one that brings new voices for a new adventure.
Demi Lovato, Rainn Wilson, Mandy Patinkin, Joe Manganiello, and Jack McBrayer will all lend their pipes to “Smurfs: The Lost Village.” The story will center on Smurfette who is eager to find her purpose among the Smurfs, leading to an unexpected journey. Here’s the official synopsis:
It seems to Smurfette that everyone else in the Village has a purpose — Papa Smurf (leading), Baker Smurf (baking), even Grouchy Smurf (grouching) — except for her. So what’s the only girl in the village to do? Go in search of hers, of course! When she accidentally crosses paths with a mysterious creature that takes off into the Enchanted Forest, she follows, and sets off into the uncharted and strictly forbidden woods. Joined by her brothers Brainy, Hefty and Clumsy — and with the evil wizard Gargamel shadowing their every step — Team Smurf undertakes a wild journey full of action, danger and discovery, setting them on a course that leads to the biggest mystery in Smurf history!
“Smurfs: The Lost Village” opens on March 31, 2017.
