Pop icon, fashion mogul, and music royalty — Rihanna can now add “blue legend” to her ever-growing list of titles. The singer is all set to reprise her role as Smurfette in the upcoming animated feature Smurfs, releasing in India on July 18, 2025, in both English and Hindi. And if fan buzz is anything to go by, this is one comeback the world is ready for.

Rihanna first stepped into the blue heels of Smurfette in Paramount Animation’s upcoming reimagining of The Smurfs franchise, announced at CinemaCon in 2023. Not only did she lend her voice to the character, but she also contributed original music to the film and serves as a producer — proving once again that anything she touches turns into a cultural moment.

With her fierce vocals, magnetic personality, and ability to bring emotional depth to even the most animated of characters, Rihanna’s Smurfette is anything but generic. She brings a bold, modern take to the iconic character, blending sass, strength, and sensitivity in a way only she can.