Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuchsia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.

The talent involved can't save a script that has nowhere to go with its promising premise.

'Death to Smoochy' delivers a scathing satire of children's entertainment with sharp direction from DeVito and standout performances, particularly Norton's hilarious comedic turn and Williams' dark energy. The film's twisted humor and quotable dialogue resonate strongly with some viewers. However, opinions divide sharply on engagement level, with critics pointing to mixed writing quality, underdeveloped characters, and inconsistent pacing that loses momentum in the middle sections. The dark comedy either lands brilliantly or falls completely flat.