The new video for “Higher Love” from Paramount Pictures’ Smurfs features DJ Khaled, Natania and Subhi and more. Watch it here!
Today marks the premiere of the official music video for “Higher Love” by DESI TRILL featuring DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania and Subhi. “Higher Love” is the first single from the Paramount Animations’ SMURFS Movie Soundtrack via Roc Nation Distribution.
The “Higher Love” music video premiered globally on NickMusic, MTV Live, MTVU, MTV Biggest Pop, across MTV’s global network of channels, and on the Paramount Times Square billboards. Maya Table directed the video, Mikey Rare edited it, and Claudia Rivas produced it. The video gives a first glimpse inside the highly anticipated forthcoming full-length feature film.
ABOUT THE FILM
When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe. SMURFS features an all-star voice cast including Rihanna, James Corden, and Nick Offerman. JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris. Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer. Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter.
CREDITS
SMURFS
IN CINEMAS ON JULY 18, 2025
Paramount Animation Presents
In Association with Domain Entertainment
A Ty Ty and Jay Brown Production
“SMURFS”
Executive Produced by
Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary
Produced by
Jay Brown, Ty Ty Smith, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, Ryan Harris, p.g.a.
Based on the Characters and Works of Peyo
Written by
Pam Brady
Directed by
Chris Miller
Cast:
Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña with Kurt Russell and John Goodman.
The film will be in cinemas on July 18th
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