Katy Perry - California Gurls (official Music Video) Ft. Snoop Dogg May 2026

Reviews for the video and track were largely positive, though some critics pointed out its "over-the-top" nature.

The music video, directed by , is a surreal, candy-themed masterpiece influenced by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Alice in Wonderland , and the board game Candy Land . Reviews for the video and track were largely

Fine artist Will Cotton served as the artistic director, basing many of the video's giant sets and surreal imagery on his own paintings. Critical Reception is a surreal