The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol

The Smurfs: A Christmas Carol is an animated family comedy centered on Grouchy Smurf, who refuses to participate in the holiday festivities of the village. To help him appreciate the season, Papa Smurf uses a magical potion that leads Grouchy to encounter three spirits representing the past, present, and future. These figures guide him through a series of lessons to change his negative attitude before the villainous Gargamel can seize control of the village.

The short film was directed by Troy Quane, marking the first of three directorial credits that also include Spies in Disguise and Nimona. The screenplay was written by Todd Berger and produced by Kurt Albrecht and Daniel Ridgers. The voice cast features George López as Grouchy, Jack Angel as Papa Smurf, and Hank Azaria as Gargamel, alongside Melissa Sturm, Fred Armisen, and Gary Basaraba.

Released in 2011 by Sony Pictures Animation, the film has a runtime of 22 minutes. It has received a generally positive response from viewers, holding a rating of 6.1/10 on IMDb based on 1,800 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.7/10 on TMDB from 278 votes.