‘Rihanna after getting a role in Smurfs’—Fans poke fun as she records new music for the ‘Smurfs Movie’ soundtrack

Paramount Pictures recently dropped the trailer for the new Smurfs movie, set to hit theaters worldwide on July 18. While fans were thrilled to see their favorite small blue humanoid creatures return for this reboot, there was one particular detail that caught everyone's attention.

It was confirmed that Rihanna will be voicing Smurfette in the film, and it was recently revealed that the 36-year-old singer has already recorded new original music for the movie soundtrack. While some fans were excited with the news, many were amused and even disappointed, since they were hoping she’d drop a whole album instead, given that it’s been nearly 10 years since her last one.

Fans poke fun at the new Smurfs movie soundtrack

Fans of the iconic singer had plenty to say about the news. Let’s take a look at some of their most hilarious reactions!

Riri the Smurfette (via @iamrahisii / X)

Wondering what Queen Riri would look like as Smurfette? Well, don’t worry, because this user has got you covered! Looks like fans are in for a treat if their favorite singer transforms into this cute little blue humanoid character.

Is that all? (via @ashleim1chelle / X)

Many fans are amusingly disappointed that after nearly a decade of begging for a new album, Rihanna is releasing just one track - and that too for a movie. She really seems to be putting the saying "Good things come to those who wait" to the test!

Does she know? (via @nolomoifa / X)

It looks like this user is in total disbelief and hilariously wonders if Rihanna even realized that she walked into a studio to record just one track for an animated movie instead of an entire album!

Not the new album (via @cryptokaren_sol / X)

Why does the news say Rihanna recorded a single for a movie instead of finished recording a new album? Well, that’s because she didn’t, and fans are left feeling hungrier than ever for more music from her!

Anything for Riri (via @imlailagomez / X)

Now that’s a true Riri fan! She's willing to take anything she gives, even if it’s just a five-second video of her walking from her car to her home.

What in the...? (via @mihailo____ / X)

C’mon, Rihanna, give the fans what they want! You’ve already released one track, so why not just nine more? (Or you know, ninety-nine?)

Sure gurl... (via @s0rrrrr / X)

Hmm, looks like this wasn’t the Rihanna news this user was hoping to wake up to. But sure, whatever, as he says!

Clearly, Rihanna’s role in Smurfs has sparked quite a reaction online. Leave it to the iconic singer to steal the spotlight - even from one of the most popular animated film franchises in the world!