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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

2025Movie⏱️ 1h 28mPG
AnimationAdventureComedyFamilyFantasy
5.8
IMDB Rating
3,855 votes

Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following the Flying Dutchman, a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate, to the deepest depths of the deep sea.

Director
Derek Drymon
Writers
Pam Brady, Matt Lieberman, Marc Ceccarelli
Stars
Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass
Release Date
December 18, 2025
Language
English
Country
United States
🎯 1
Nominations
💬 76
Reviews
📋 15.8K
Watchlists
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🎭 Top Cast

Tom Kenny
Tom Kenny
as SpongeBob SquarePants
Clancy Brown
Clancy Brown
as Mr. Krabs
Rodger Bumpass
Rodger Bumpass
as Squidward
Bill Fagerbakke
Bill Fagerbakke
as Patrick Star
Carolyn Lawrence
Carolyn Lawrence
as Sandy
Mr. Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence
as Plankton
George Lopez
George Lopez
as JK Fishlips
Ice Spice
Ice Spice
as Ticket Taker
Arturo Castro
Arturo Castro
as Ride Operator
Sherry Cola
Sherry Cola
as Studio Spokesperson

💰 Box Office

$113,188,751
Worldwide Gross
$58,488,751
Domestic Gross
$15,611,344
Opening Weekend

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio
1.85 : 1
Sound
Dolby Surround 7.1
Sound
Dolby Digital
Sound
Dolby Atmos
Sound
Auro 11.1
Sound
12-Track Digital Sound
Sound
IMAX 6-Track
Sound
IMAX 5.0
Color
Color
Production
Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Nickelodeon Movies, Paramount Animation

🏷️ Keywords

fourth partbased on tv seriescgi animationswashbuckler adventuresea adventure

🎯 Categories

Buddy ComedyComputer AnimationSea AdventureSlapstickSwashbucklerAdventureAnimationComedyFamilyFantasy

⭐ Featured Review

Mark Hamill Shines in a Colorful, Kind-Hearted SpongeBob Outing
by FiftyTwo_522026-01-02
7/10

"A solid SpongeBob adventure that delivers exactly what kids want... silly humour, colorful animation, and a heartwarming message. My 11-year-old enjoyed it, though I suspect the 5-10 age group will absolutely love it. The film beautifully teaches what true bravery means while celebrating optimism, kindness, and creativity as superpowers. Mark Hamill's voice work is fantastic, and the animation is consistently good throughout - it doesn't need to be groundbreaking to work. My main complaint is the live-action finale sequence, which feels average and unnecessary compared to the stron..."

💡 Did You Know?

This is the first feature length SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) film to feature the Flying Dutchman.

📖 Synopsis

Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following the Flying Dutchman, a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate, to the deepest depths of the deep sea.