The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants 2025
“Ship's about to go down.”
What is The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants?
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is a 2025 animated adventure comedy film based on the television series created by Stephen Hillenburg. Directed by Derek Drymon, the film features the return of the main voice cast, including Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, and Bill Fagerbakke, alongside new additions such as George Lopez, Isis Gaston, and Arturo Castro.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies, Domain Entertainment
- Budget
- $64,000,000
- Revenue
- $163,197,450
- Genres
- Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
- Updated
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Overview
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is a 2025 animated adventure comedy film based on the television series created by Stephen Hillenburg. Directed by Derek Drymon, the film features the return of the main voice cast, including Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, and Bill Fagerbakke, alongside new additions such as George Lopez, Isis Gaston, and Arturo Castro. In the story, SpongeBob embarks on a daring journey to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following the mysterious ghost pirate, the Flying Dutchman, into uncharted depths of the ocean. The movie marks the latest cinematic outing for the beloved underwater characters and is set for a theatrical release in December 2025, with a world premiere scheduled at AFI Fest in October.
Should you watch it?
“SpongeBob embarks on a daring deep-sea quest to prove his courage.”
- vibrant animation and humor
- classic SpongeBob charm
- exciting pirate-themed plot
- may feel formulaic to longtime fans
- limited character development
you're a fan of SpongeBob's earlier adventures.
suitable for all ages with mild adventure-themed content.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this movie part of the original series?
No, it is a standalone feature film released in 2025.
Does SpongeBob travel alone in the movie?
SpongeBob is joined by his Bikini Bottom friends on the adventure.
Who directs The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants?
The film is directed by Derek Drymon.
Does the movie tie into SpongeBob's 25th anniversary?
Yes, the movie coincides with the 25th anniversary of the series.
Is The Flying Dutchman a major character?
Yes, he plays a central role as the mysterious ghost pirate SpongeBob follows.