Friend Of Mine by Rihanna, featured in the upcoming Paramount Pictures film, Smurfs, is out now. Watch the music video for it here.
Today, Rihanna releases “Friend Of Mine” from Paramount Animation’s SMURFS Movie Soundtrack via Roc Nation Distribution. Rihanna will star as Smurfette in the film, out in cinemas on July 18, 2025. The soundtrack is available for Pre-Order/Pre-Save HERE and will officially release June 13th via Roc Nation Distribution.
“Friend Of Mine” is the second song to come off the soundtrack following “Higher Love” by DESI TRILL featuring DJ Khaled, Cardi B, Natania and Subhi. “Higher Love” also saw an official music video – watch HERE. In addition to the already star-studded cast, the soundtrack will also feature a new song from Tyla. Pre-save the SMURFS Soundtrack HERE via Roc Nation Distribution. You can also listen to Friend Of Mine here.
PREMISE
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. 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. Watch the official trailer for Smurfs HERE.
CREDITS
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.
Smurfs will be in cinemas on July 18th.
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