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

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 .

Set in the fictional land of "Candyfornia," the video depicts Katy Perry as a game piece on a board played by Snoop Dogg , who appears as a king named "Sugar Daddy" . Perry’s mission is to move through different phases of the game to rescue other women held captive by Snoop in candy-related traps. The music video, directed by , is a

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 Fine artist Will Cotton served as the artistic

The video is famous for its vibrant, oversaturated palette and edible-looking sets, including candy floss clouds and gummy bear armies. Most iconically, it features Perry defeating Snoop's army using whipped cream guns attached to her bra. oversaturated palette and edible-looking sets