The Smurfs 2 to travel directly to Patrick Winslow's residence in New York City in order to get his help to rescue Smurfette. Papa originally intends for Brainy, Hefty, and Gutsy to use the crystals, but through an accident, Clumsy, Grouchy and Vanity use them instead. Papa and the three Smurfs arrive in the apartment right after the celebration of Blue's fourth birthday where they meet both the Winslows' young boy and Patrick's stepfather Victor Doyle, a man who is a constant embarrassment to Patrick. The Smurfs soon discover where Gargamel is, and so they and the Winslows set off for Paris in
The Smurfs A CGI/traditionally animated mini-film, titled "", was released on December 2, 2011, on "The Smurfs" DVD and Blu-ray. A sequel to "The Smurfs", titled "The Smurfs 2", was released on July 31, 2013. A fully animated "Smurfs" reboot film, "", was released in April 7, 2017, with Demi Lovato starring as Smurfette. The Smurfs secured their place in North American pop culture in 1981, when the Saturday-morning cartoon series "The Smurfs", produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions in association with SEPP International S.A.R.L, aired on NBC from September 12, 1981 to December 2, 1989 (reruns until August 25, 1990). The show continued