Peyo Company, controller and producer of The Smurfs franchise, is delighted to announce the production of two brand-new 22-minute standalone episodes starring the globally beloved blue characters. The specials are currently in production and scheduled for delivery at the end of 2026.
To bring these exciting stories to life, Peyo Company is working in close collaboration with two top European animation studios: Blue Spirit (part of Studio TF1, France) and Dreamwall (Belgium), who are providing creative and production services under Peyo Co.’s leadership. According to the Peyo Company, both these studios bring valuable expertise and craftmanship to the project, helping ensure these special episodes live up to The Smurfs’ high standards of storytelling and animation quality.
“We are excited to be working with Blue Spirit and Dreamwall on these brand-new episodes,” said Nele De Wilde, CCO Audiovisual & Music and Executive Producer of Peyo Company. “Both studios have an outstanding track record of producing high quality series and features and we are confident that this collaboration will result in two amazing new stories that will delight our Smurf fans all over the globe.”
Olivier Lelardoux, CEO of Blue Spirit, commented, “Working on The Smurfs is both an honor and a creative joy. These specials allow us to celebrate the rich legacy of the characters while bringing fresh energy and visual storytelling to this exceptional IP. We’re thrilled to work with Peyo Productions joining forces with Dreamwall to bring these iconic characters to life.”
“Our teams have a deep understanding of the Smurfs’ world and genuinely enjoy working on this incredible universe, which is so rich artistically and narratively. We are excited to bring our special Belgian touch to these new standalone episodes,” added Alice Gorrissen, CEO of Dreamwall.
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