The Smurfs 2 Timeline ( Real )

production_announcement
August 31, 2011

Announcement of The Smurfs 2

Sony Pictures officially announces the production of The Smurfs 2 as a sequel to the 2011 film The Smurfs.

filming_start
June 27, 2012

Start of Filming for The Smurfs 2

Principal photography for The Smurfs 2 begins, marking the start of the movie's production phase.

filming_end
September 10, 2012

Completion of Filming for The Smurfs 2

Filming is wrapped up for The Smurfs 2, moving the project into post-production.

marketing
March 21, 2013

The Smurfs 2 Trailer Released

The official trailer for The Smurfs 2 is released to the public, starting marketing and promotions.

premiere
July 22, 2013

World Premiere of The Smurfs 2

The world premiere of The Smurfs 2 takes place, showcasing the film to the press and public for the first time.

release
July 31, 2013

The Smurfs 2 General Release

The Smurfs 2 is released in theaters across the United States and worldwide.

The Smurfs 2 Timeline ( Fictional )

creation
Early in the story

Gargamel Creates Naughties

Gargamel creates his mischievous Smurf-like creatures, the Naughties, to help him capture the Smurfs.

daily_life
Before main conflict

Smurfs Live Peacefully in Village

The Smurfs continue their peaceful life in their village, unaware of Gargamel's new plan.

conflict
Shortly after the story begins

Smurfette Kidnapped

Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette to use her in a magical potion to create the ultimate spell.

planning
Immediately after kidnapping

Papa Smurf Assembles Rescue Team

Papa Smurf and other Smurfs plan to rescue Smurfette from Gargamel.

journey
Following kidnapping and planning

Smurfs Travel to Paris

The Smurfs journey to Paris to find and rescue Smurfette from Gargamel's clutches.

alliance
During Paris journey

Humans Help Smurfs in Paris

Patrick and Grace help the Smurfs navigate the human world and locate Gargamel's hideout.

climax
Near story climax

Battle with Naughties

The Smurfs confront the Naughties in Gargamel's lair to rescue Smurfette.

revelation
During rescue mission

Secret of Smurfette’s Origin Revealed

It's revealed that Smurfette was originally a creation of Gargamel who turned good.

resolution
End of park climax

Smurfs Save Smurfette

Smurfs successfully rescue Smurfette from Gargamel.

resolution
End of story

Gargamel Punished

Gargamel is defeated and driven away, foiling his plans.

closure
Immediately after defeat of Gargamel

Smurfs Return Home

The Smurfs return safely to their village, restoring peace.