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Tron: Ares Slumps as the Leto Curse Continues

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Tron: Ares won the weekend box office in what can only be described as a disappointment. The film opened in 4,000 theaters but grossed just $33.5 million. In 2010, Tron: Legacy opened with a little over $44 million with 3,451 theaters. Internationally, the film did even worse bringing in $27 million for a worldwide debut of $60.5 million. While Tron has always been a bit niche in audience, this performance has to wind up killing the property for a while.

The opening also continues a string of slumps for Jared Leto and is worse that 2022’s Morbius which opened with a little over $39 million. The folks behind Masters of the Universe should be shitting bricks now as Leto is playing Skeletor in the film which is in post-production.

Leto has had a string of misses:

  • Haunted Mansion – 2023 – $24.1 million debut, $117.4 million worldwide – Budget $150 million
  • Morbius – 2022 – $39 million debut, $167.5 million worldwide – Budget $75 million
  • House of Gucci – 2021 – $14.4 million debut, $153.3 million worldwide – Budget $75 million
  • Zack Snyder’s Justice League – 2017 – $93.8 million debut – $661.3 million worldwide – Budget $300 million
  • The Little Things – 2021 – $4.7 million debut – $30.8 million worldwide – Budget $30 million
  • Blade Runner 2049 – 2017 – $32.8 million debut, $277.9 million worldwide – Budget $150/$185 million
  • Suicide Squad – 2016 – $133.7 million debut, $749.2 million worldwide – Budget $175 million
  • Dallas Buyers Club – 2013 – $260,865 debut – $55.2 million worldwide – Budget $5 million

Beyond some high profile films where he was not the main draw, Leto has a spotty box office at best and if anything, seems to sink the movie’s gross. The profitability of the films just doesn’t seem to be there.

Roofman opened in second place with an estimated $8 million domestically and no international return.

One Battle After Another slipped to third place grossing $6.7 million to bring its domestic total to $54.5 million. Internationally, the film has grossed $83.5 million with a worldwide gross of $138 million.

Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie remained in fourth place with $3.4 million to bring its domestic total to $26.4 million. Internationally, the movie has grossed $19.5 million for a worldwide total of just under $46 million.

Soul on Fire debuted and rounded out the top five with $3 million domestically and no international gross.

In other comic related movies…

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie – Infinity Castle grossed $2.3 million domestically over the weekend and now its total is at $128.6 million. Internationally, the movie has grossed $519.4 million and now its worldwide gross is at $648 million.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps has grossed $274.2 million domestically. Internationally, it has grossed $247.6 million. Worldwide, the movie is at $521.8 million.

Superman is now streaming on HBO Max and airing on HBO. The movie stands at $354.2 million domestically and $261.8 million internationally. Worldwide, it stands at just under $616 million.

Smurfs at $31.1 domestically and $89.7 million internationally for $120.8 million worldwide.

On the edge of comic related films, The Toxic Avenger is at $2.9 million domestically, $462,155 internationally for $3.3 million worldwide.

Over the weekend, 61 movies grossed $70,221,778 from 35,135 theaters for an average of $1998.63.

One Battle After Another wins the weekend box office battle

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The movie has gotten some very positive review, so it should be no surprise that One Battle After Another won the weekend box office. The film grossed an estimated $22.4 million domestically and $26.1 million internationally for a worldwide debut of $48.5 million. With a 96% critic rating and 85% average viewers, the film might do pretty well from word of mouth.

Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie came in second with $13.7 million domestically and $5.7 million internationally for a worldwide debut of $19.4 million. That domestic debut was more towards the lower end of projections but it’s a family and it could have a nice long run due to that.

The Conjuring: Last Rites came in third place with an estimated $6.9 million domestically to lift its gross to $161.5 million. Over the week, it grossed $25.6 million internationally to bring that to $274.4 million and a worldwide gross of $435.9 million.

The Strangers: Chapter 2 debuted in fourth place with $5.9 million domestically and no international gross reported.

Rounding out the top five was Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie – Infinity Castle with an estimated $4.9 million to lifts its domestic gross to $115.9 million. Over the week it grossed $36.9 million internationally where it has now grossed $487.2 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $605.4 million.

In other comic related movies…

Spider-Man/Spider-Man 2/Spider-Man 3 had a special release where it grossed $2.3 million domestically.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps grossed an estimated $243,000 to bring its domestic total to just under $274 million. Over the week, it grossed $700,000 to bring its international total to $247.1 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $521 million.

Superman grossed a little over $100,000 domestically to lift its domestic gross to just under $354.1 million. Internationally, it grossed around $300,000 over the week and it has now grossed $261.5 million internationally. Worldwide the movie has grossed $615.6 million.

Smurfs remained at $31.1 million domestically. Internationally, the movie has added $700,000 over the week and has grossed $89.7 million. Worldwide, the gross is $120.8 million.

On the edge of comic related films, The Toxic Avenger remained at $2.9 million domestically. Internationally, the movie gained a little and has now grossed $434,028 for a worldwide total of $3.3 million.

Overall, the weekend box office saw a total of 32 films gross $72,470,519 from 36,524 theaters compared to last weekend’s $73,675,784 from 68 films and 37,310 theaters. This weekends average was $1,984.19 compared to last weekend’s $1,974.69.

Him Fumbles but Wins the Weekend Box Office

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Update: The adjusted box office was quite different from the initial report:

  1. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie – Infinity Castle – $17.3 million
  2. Him – $13.3 million
  3. The Conjuring: Last Rites – $12.3 million
  4. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale – $6.4 million
  5. The Long Walk – $6.2 million

Him opened up this past weekend taking the top of the box office, but also debuting with one of the worst openings of the year to top the box office. The film grossed an estimated $13.5 million. That’s the third lowest top of the box office this year, Novocaine holds that title with just $8.8 million. Flight Risk was second with $11.6 million. Internationally, the film grossed just $362,000 but that’s not shocking, it’s a football film which is very much an American sport still (though making pushes abroad). Worldwide, the movie grossed $13.9 million. The film’s budget is just $27 million, so it’s not a complete disaster yet but with brutal reviews from critics and a poor reception from the audience, this is one that might have to rely on its post box office to determine success.

The Conjuring: Last Rites held on to second place with just under $13 million to bring its domestic gross to $151.2 million. Internationally, the movie grossed $151 million over the week to bring that to $248.8 million for a worldwide gross of just under $400 million.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie – Infinity Castle slipped to third place with $11.9 million to bring its domestic gross to $99.3 million. Over the week, it grossed $167.3 million to bring its international gross to $450.3 million for a worldwide gross of $555 million.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale dropped one spot to fourth with $6.3 million bringing its domestic gross to $31.6 million. Internationally, it has grossed $27.9 million for a worldwide gross of $59.5 million.

The Long Walk rounded out the top five with $6.3 million as well (so fourth and fifth might shift around when final numbers are released). It has now grossed $22.7 million domestically. Internationally, the movie has grossed $2.8 million for a worldwide gross of $25.6 million.

In other comic related movies…

The Fantastic Four: First Steps grossed an estimated $582,000 to bring its domestic total to $273.5 million. Over the week, it grossed $1.7 million to bring its international total to $246.4 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $519.9 million.

Superman grossed $100,000 domestically to lift its domestic gross to just under $354 million. It remained at $261.2 million internationally and worldwide the movie has grossed $615.2 million.

Smurfs remained at $31.1 million domestically. Internationally, the movie has added $1.3 million over the week and has grossed $89 million. Worldwide, the gross is $120.1 million.

On the edge of comic related films, The Toxic Avenger remained at $2.9 million domestically. Internationally, the movie gained a little and has now grossed $419,715 for a worldwide total of $3.3 million and increase about about $100,000.

Overall, the weekend box office saw a total of 68 films gross $73,675,784 from 37,310 theaters compared to last weekend’s $147,347,407 from 77 films and 36,687 theaters. This weekends average was $1,974.69 compared to last weekend’s $4,016.34.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Sets a Record Winning the Weekend Box Office

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle won the weekend box office and set a record. The estimated $70 million is the biggest opening ever for an anime film in North America. It’s also the best opening of the year so far for an animated film as well as the biggest September animated debut of all time, not adjusting for inflation. Estimates had the film opening between $35 and $40 million with some going to the extreme of $50 million. They were all wrong apparently. Internationally, the film has grossed just under $283 million for a worldwide total of just under $353 million.

In second place was The Conjuring: Last Rites which grossed $26.1 million to bring its domestic gross to $131.1 million. Internationally, the movie grossed $97.8 million over the week to lift that to $201.8 million. Worldwide gross is $332.9 million after two weeks.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale debuted in third place with $18.1 million domestically. No international gross is reported.

The Long Walk debuted in fourth with $11.5 million domestically. There is no international gross reported.

The 2025 release of Toy Story rounded out the top five with $3.5 million domestically and $1.7 million at the international box office. That means $5.2 million worldwide.

In other comic related movies…

The Fantastic Four: First Steps grossed an estimated $1.4 million to bring its domestic total to $272.5 million. Over the week, it grossed $3.2 million to bring its international total to $244.7 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $517.2 million.

Superman grossed $290,000 domestically to lift its domestic gross to just under $353.9 million. Over the week, it grossed $400,000 internationally to bring that total to $261.2 million and worldwide the movie has grossed $615.1 million.

Smurfs remained at $31.1 million domestically. Internationally, the movie has added $1.4 million over the week and has grossed $87.7 million. Worldwide, the gross is $118.8 million.

On the edge of comic related films, The Toxic Avenger remained at $2.9 million domestically. Internationally, the movie gained a little and has now grossed $337,834 for a worldwide total of $3.2 million.

Overall, the weekend box office saw a total of 77 films gross $147,347,407 from 36,687 theaters compared to last weekend’s $124,569,482 from 75 films and 37,566 theaters. This weekends average was $4,016.34 compared to last weekend’s $3,316.02.

The Conjuring: Last Rites Delivers a Massive Opening Weekend

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The Conjuring: Last Rites topped the weekend box office with an estimated $83 million. Internationally, the film grossed $104 million delivering a worldwide gross of $187 million.

The film is a solid opening for the series:

  • The Conjuring (2013): $41 million debut, $137.4 million domestically, $320.4 million worldwide
  • Annabelle (2014): $37.1 million debut, $84.3 million domestically, $257.6 million worldwide
  • The Conjuring 2 (2016): $40.4 million debut, $102.5 million domestically, $322.8 million worldwide
  • Annabelle: Creation (2017): $35 million debut, $102.1 million domestically, $306.6 million worldwide
  • The Nun (2018): $53.8 million debut, $117.5 million domestically, $366.1 million worldwide
  • Annabelle Comes Home (2019): $20.3 million debut, $74.2 million domestically, $231.3 million worldwide
  • The Curse of La Llorona (2019): $26.3 million debut, $54.7 million domestically, $123.2 million worldwide
  • The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021): $24.1 million debut, $65.6 million domestically, $206.4 million worldwide
  • The Nun II (2023): $32.6 million debut, $82.3 million domestically, $269.7 million worldwide

For a film series to be 10 in and not only does better than any other debut, but doubles the best debut, is impressive and guarantees we’ll see more films.

In second place was Hamilton, a re-release of film of the stage musical. It grossed $10 million domestically. The film was originally released in 2020, streaming on Disney+.

Weapons dropped to third place with $5.4 million to bring its domestic gross to $143 million. Internationally, it added $8.5 million over the week to bring that to $108.5 million and a worldwide gross of $251.5 million.

Freakier Friday remained on fourth place with $3.8 million to lift its domestic gross to $87.8 million. Over the week, it grossed $4.7 million internationally which now is at $55.1 million since its debut. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $142.9 million.

Caught Stealing rounded out the top five with $3.2 million to bring its domestic gross o $12.8 million. Over the week, it grossed $4 million to bring its international gross to $9.4 million. Worldwide, the movie has brought in $22.2 million.

In other comic related movies…

The Fantastic Four: First Steps grossed an estimated $2.8 million to bring its domestic total to $270.1 million. Over the week, it grossed $900,000 to bring its international total to $241.4 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $511.5 million. It’s the only Marvel film to cross $500 million worldwide this year and the seventh out of the 14 releases since 2020 to do so.

Superman grossed $1 million domestically to lift its domestic gross to just under $353.3 million. Over the week, it grossed $1.1 million internationally to bring that total to $260.8 million and worldwide the movie has grossed $614.1 million.

Smurfs remained at $31.1 million domestically. Internationally, the movie has added $2.7 million over the week and has grossed $86.3 million. Worldwide, the gross is $117.4 million.

On the edge of comic related films, The Toxic Avenger grossed $240,265 million over the weekend to lift its domestic gross to $2.9 million. Internationally, the movie has grossed $207,926 for a worldwide total of $3.1 million.

Overall, the weekend box office saw a total of 75 films gross $124,569,482 from 37,566 theaters compared to last weekend’s $64,361,566 from 72 films and 41,072 theaters. This weekends average was $3,316.02 compared to last weekend’s $1,567.04.

Weapons Regains the Top of the Weekend Box Office While Jaws Takes a Bite

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Weapons returned to first after being knocked down to second the previous weekend by KPop Demon Hunters. The film grossed $10.2 million to bring its domestic gross to $132.4 million. Internationally, it grossed $16.5 million over the week to bring that to an even $100 million. Worldwide, the gross is $234.6 million.

Jaws is celebrating 50 years and age has not hurt it at all. The movie grossed $8.1 million over the weekend for a total of $9.8 million.

Caught Stealing debuted in third with $7.8 million and $9.5 million domestically since it opened. Internationally, the film has grossed $5.4 million for a worldwide gross of $14.9 million.

Freakier Friday slipped one spot to fourth with $6.5 million. It has grossed $82.2 million domestically. Over the week, the film grossed $7.6 million internationally where it has now grossed $50.4 million. Worldwide, the total is $132.6 million.

The Roses debuted in fifth place with $6.4 million domestically where it has grossed $8 million total over the holiday weekend. Internationally, the movie grossed $9.2 million for a worldwide total of $17.2 million.

In other comic related movies…

The Fantastic Four: First Steps slipped out of the top five. It grossed an estimated $4.8 million to bring its domestic total to $265.8 million. Over the week, it grossed $7.7 million to bring its international total to $240.5 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $506.3 million. It’s the only Marvel film to cross $500 million this year and the seventh out of the 14 releases since 2020 to do so.

Superman slipped to eighth with $2.6 million domestically to lift its domestic gross to just under $351.7 million. Over the week, it grossed $2.2 million internationally to bring that total to $259.7 million and worldwide the movie has grossed $611.4 million.

Smurfs grossed a little bit and now stands at $31.1 million. Internationally, the movie has added $5.4 million over the week and has grossed $83.6 million. Worldwide, the gross is $114.7 million.

Thunderbolts* remained at $190.3 million domestically. Internationally, it remained at $192.2 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $382.4 million.

On the edge of comic related films, The Toxic Avenger grossed $1.8 million over the weekend for an estimated $2.2 million.

Overall, the weekend box office saw a total of 72 films gross $64,361,566 from 41,072 theaters compared to last weekend’s $78,072,796 from 73 films and 39,529 theaters. This weekends average was $1,567.04 compared to last weekend’s $1,975.08.

KPop Demon Hunters Slays the Weekend Box Office with a Monster Sing-a-long

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It was expected that KPop Demon Hunters would top the weekend box office with its two-day sing-a-long event, but it seems to have exceeded even the best estimations. The film grossed $18 million, a solid number for a two day showing after being one of the most viewed films on Netflix ever. It was Netflix’s first box office win and above the $15 million some respected entertainment news sites were expecting for the film’s gross. Others had it between $16 and $22 million. Even more impressive, the movie played on just 1,700 screens, half of of a large blockbuster and the second place film. It’s another sign the movie is likely the new “it” franchise with sequels already in the works as well as lots of merchandise already released.

Weapons slid to second place after being in first the past two weekends. The movie slid only a little adding $15.6 million to its domestic gross which now stands at $115.9 million. Over the week, it grossed $23.8 million to brings its foreign gross to $83.5 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $199.4 million. It’s another clear win for Warner Bros. and horror films this year.

Freakier Friday also had a slight drop to third with an estimated gross of $9.2 million to bring its domestic total to $70.5 million. Internationally, it grossed $11.3 million over the week and that now is $42.8 million. Worldwide gross is $113.3 million.

Four is the magic number for The Fantastic Four: First Steps which held on to fourth place. It grossed an estimated $6 million to bring its domestic total to $257.3 million. Over the week, it grossed $11.1 million to bring its international total to $232.8 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $490.1 million.

The Bad Guys 2 rounded out the top five with $5.1 million to bring its domestic total to $66.2 million. Internationally, it grossed $22.7 million over the week to bring that to $82.9 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $149.1 million.

In other comic related movies…

Superman slipped to seventh with $3.4 million domestically to lift its domestic gross to just under $347 million. Over the week, it grossed $3.9 million internationally to bring that total to $257.5 million and worldwide the movie has grossed $604.5 million.

Smurfs grossed $61,000 and a domestic total which now stands at $31 million. Internationally, the movie has added $4.3 million over the week and has grossed $78.2 million. Worldwide, the gross is $109.2 million.

Thunderbolts* remained at $190.3 million domestically. Internationally, it remained at $192.2 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $382.4 million.

Overall, the weekend box office saw a total of 73 films gross $78,072,796 from 39,529 theaters compared to last weekend’s $90,910,144 from 60 films and 36,726 theaters. This weekends average was $1,975.08 compared to last weekend’s $2,475.36.

The Top Two Repeat as Weapons and Freakier Friday Top the Weekend Box Office

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Weapons was a repeat in the top spot of the weekend box office. It dropped just 42.5%, a rather low amount, most likely due to very positive word of mouth and reviews. It grossed an estimated $25 million domestically to bring that total to a bit over $89 million after two weeks. Over the week, it grossed $32.2 million internationally to bring that total to $59.7 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $148.7 million. It continues a year where horror has done really well, and particularly original R-rated horror. It also has been a solid year for Warner Bros. which has had numerous hits.

Freakier Friday came in second with $14.5 million domestically to bring its gross to $54.8 million. Over the week, it grossed $16 million internationally to bring that to $31.5 million for a worldwide total of $86.3 million.

Nobody 2 debuted in third place with $9.3 million domestically and $4.9 million internationally for a worldwide total of $14.2 million. That would likely be considered a win as the first film opened in 2021 with $6.8 million and went on to gross $27.6 million domestically and $57.5 million worldwide.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps slipped one spot to fourth with $8.8 million to bring its domestic total to a bit over $247 million. International gross is $221.7 million for a worldwide gross of $468.7 million. That’s just $1 million shy of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer‘s adjusted worldwide gross.

The Bad Guys 2 wrapped up the top five. It grossed $7.5 million domestically to bring that total to $57.2 million. Over the week, it grossed $19.7 million internationally to bring that total to $60.2 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $117.4 million.

In other comic related movies…

Superman held on to sixth with $5.3 million domestically to lift its domestic gross to $340.9 million. Over the week, it grossed $6 million internationally to bring that total to $253.6 million and worldwide the movie has grossed $594.5 million.

Smurfs grossed $135,000 and a domestic total which now stands at $30.8 million. Internationally, the movie has added $4.5 million over the week and has grossed $73.9 million. Worldwide, the gross is $104.7 million.

Thunderbolts* remained at $190.3 million domestically. Internationally, it remained at $192.2 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $382.4 million.

Overall, the weekend box office saw a total of 60 films gross $90,910,144 from 36,726 theaters compared to last weekend’s $132,619,839 from 55 films and 34,322 theaters. This weekends average was $2,475.36 compared to last weekend’s $3,863.99.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps Holds on to First Place but Fizzles While The Bad Guys 2 and The Naked Gun Fall Short

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps was at the top of the weekend box office with an estimated $40 million but dropped 66% from the previous weekend. That’s on the higher end of drops but not unheard of for a blockbuster film. To put it in perspective, Superman, which opened just two weeks before, dropped 54.2%, on the lower end of a second week drop. Superman opened a bit higher and overall it grossed more in its first two weeks. Marvel Cinematic Universe movies as a whole have dropped 58.36% in their second week not including this film and post COVID the drop has increased to 63.39% reflecting the changed viewing habits of consumers due to the pandemic.

Still, The Fantastic Four: First Steps has now grossed $198.4 million domestically and added $70.3 million internationally over the week where it has now grossed $170.3 million for a worldwide gross of $368.7 million. That’s the most any film starring Marvel’s First Family has grossed not adjusted for inflation and likely indicates this could be Marvel’s highest grossing film of the year by the time when its run is over.

The Bad Guys 2 opened in second place with $22.2 million domestically and $22.3 million internationally for a worldwide debut of $44.5 million. The first film opened with just under $24 million and went on to gross $97.5 million domestically and $250.4 million worldwide in 2022.

The Naked Gun debuted in third place with $17 million domestically and $11.5 million internationally for a worldwide estimated gross of $28.5 million. The first film opened in 1988 with $9 million which adjusted for inflation is about $25.4 million, The second film debuted in 1991 with $20,817,139 (about $49.3 million today), and the third film opened with $13,216,531 (about $28.8 million today) in 1994. So, while this opening is not terrible, it also doesn’t show nostalgia.

Superman dropped to fourth place with $13.9 million domestically to lift its domestic gross to $316.3 million. Over the week, it grossed $21.8 million internationally to bring that total to $235 million and worldwide the movie has grossed $551.3 million.

Rounding out the top five was Jurassic World: Rebirth which added $8.7 million to its domestic total which is now $317.6 million. Internationally, the movie grossed $31.6 million over the week and is now $48.4 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed a little over $766 million.

In other comic related movies…

Smurfs is out of the top five and grossed $1.8 million and a domestic total which now stands at $28.5 million. Internationally, the movie has grossed $61.2 million. Worldwide, the gross is $89.7 million.

Thunderbolts* is still going and grossed $60,000. The movie has grossed $190.3 million domestically. Internationally, it remained at $192.2 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $382.4 million.

Overall, the weekend box office saw a total of 56 films gross $119,951,857 from 32,167 theaters compared to last weekend’s $184,369,897 from 62 films and 32,560 theaters. This weekends average was $3,729.04 compared to last weekend’s $5,662.47.

Preview: The Art of Smurfs

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The Art of Smurfs

By Matt Murray

The Smurfs are back! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the art that went into the making of the new movie, releasing July 2025!

Journey into the world of Smurfs with fresh takes on well-known characters such as Smurfette, Papa Smurf, Grouchy Smurf, Gargamel, and Azrael, as well as a few brand-new faces. Visit some familiar locations—such as Smurf Village, Smurfberry Glade, and Gargamel’s Evil Workshop, and take a tour of some new places as well! See how the art was developed, from concept to final, creating the animated wonder that ended up on the screen.

This hardcover measures 11” x 12”, showcasing the beauty of the art and giving fans an opportunity to revisit their favorite characters and locations from the film.

The Art of Smurfs
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