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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

  • 2025
  • PG
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
209
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POPULARITY
486
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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)
SpongeBob journeys to the ocean's depths to face the Flying Dutchman's ghost, encountering challenges and uncovering marine mysteries.
Play trailer2:27
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SpongeBob journeys to the ocean's depths to face the Flying Dutchman's ghost, encountering challenges and uncovering marine mysteries.SpongeBob journeys to the ocean's depths to face the Flying Dutchman's ghost, encountering challenges and uncovering marine mysteries.SpongeBob journeys to the ocean's depths to face the Flying Dutchman's ghost, encountering challenges and uncovering marine mysteries.

  • Director
    • Derek Drymon
  • Writers
    • Pam Brady
    • Matt Lieberman
    • Marc Ceccarelli
  • Stars
    • Tom Kenny
    • Clancy Brown
    • Rodger Bumpass
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    209
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    486
    267
    • Director
      • Derek Drymon
    • Writers
      • Pam Brady
      • Matt Lieberman
      • Marc Ceccarelli
    • Stars
      • Tom Kenny
      • Clancy Brown
      • Rodger Bumpass
    Coming soon
    Releases December 19, 2025
    • 10User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos6

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    Trailer 2:27
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    The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
    Trailer 2:27
    The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
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    The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
    Hero's Journey Clip
    Clip 0:59
    Hero's Journey Clip
    Clip -   The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Every Scene of the Patty Wagon
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    Clip - The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Every Scene of the Patty Wagon

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    Tom Kenny
    Tom Kenny
    • SpongeBob SquarePants
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    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Mr. Krabs
    • (voice)
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    Rodger Bumpass
    Rodger Bumpass
    • Squidward
    • (voice)
    Bill Fagerbakke
    Bill Fagerbakke
    • Patrick Star
    • (voice)
    Carolyn Lawrence
    Carolyn Lawrence
    • Sandy
    • (voice)
    Mr. Lawrence
    Mr. Lawrence
    • Plankton
    • (voice)
    George Lopez
    George Lopez
    • JK Fishlips
    • (voice)
    Ice Spice
    Ice Spice
    • Ticket Taker
    • (voice)
    • (as Isis 'Ice Spice' Gaston)
    Arturo Castro
    Arturo Castro
    • Ride Operator
    • (voice)
    Sherry Cola
    Sherry Cola
    • Studio Spokesperson
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    Regina Hall
    Regina Hall
    • Barb
    • (voice)
    Mark Hamill
    Mark Hamill
    • Flying Dutchman
    • (voice)
    Mark Whitten
    Mark Whitten
    • Lookout Pirate
    • (voice)
    Tom Wilson
    Tom Wilson
    • Coach Tuna
    • (voice)
    Grey DeLisle
    Grey DeLisle
    • Mean Girl
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    • (as Grey Griffin)
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    Jill Talley
    Jill Talley
    • Judgy Girl
    • (voice)
    Juan Francisco Villa
    Juan Francisco Villa
    • Amusement Park Patron
    • (voice)
    Margaux Susi
    Margaux Susi
    • Amusement Park Patron
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Derek Drymon
    • Writers
      • Pam Brady
      • Matt Lieberman
      • Marc Ceccarelli
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    10Dr1xy

    2ND BEST SPONGEBOB MOVIE EVER CREATED.

    The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is an absolute joyride of laughter, heart, and visual wonder a film that perfectly captures the zany, feel good spirit of the SpongeBob universe while raising the bar with its dazzling animation. From the very first frame, the movie explodes with color and creativity, every scene packed with clever visual gags, expressive character designs, and underwater worlds that feel richer and more imaginative than ever before. The animation blends classic cartoon energy with cinematic polish, creating a look that's both nostalgic and refreshingly new. The voice cast, led by the ever brilliant Tom Kenny, delivers pitch perfect performances, keeping the humor sharp and the emotion sincere. The movie's pacing is energetic but never overwhelming, bouncing effortlessly between laugh-out-loud slapstick and sweet, heartfelt moments that remind you why these characters have endured for decades. It's funny without trying too hard, emotional without being sappy, and utterly charming from start to finish. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just someone looking for a good time, Search for SquarePants is a pure burst of joy a reminder that even after all these years, SpongeBob still knows how to make audiences laugh, smile, and believe in a little underwater magic.
    10MariaV-932

    LOVED IT

    This movie perfectly captures the heart and humor of the original show, yet still feels fresh, cinematic, and bigger than ever. Whether you grew up with SpongeBob or you're discovering him for the first time, this movie is nonstop joy from beginning to end. I walked out of the theater grinning like crazy, and honestly, I already want to go back and watch it again!

    If you're a SpongeBob fan, this is the movie you've been waiting for. If you're not a SpongeBob fan yet, you will be after this :)
    10AndrewQ-48

    Liked

    I liked this movie it's super good when frist 2 minuets of the movie feels like it was the frist season of the show it's funny it's enjoy full although it's decent flim I still enjoyed every second of it well done paramount studios and nickelodeon movies. Overall I would watch this again to relive the experience The runtime for this flim is 1 hour and 36 minutes a decent runtime for the flims.

    And I hope paramount releases the second trailer for this movie.
    1DavidS-58971

    i made an account just to dog on this

    This was so bad please never let ice spice in a song again im begging - david smith.

    ''animations buns'' my nephew said.

    Ummmm its really erally bad dont waste your time this is not sponge bob this is corparte greedy grab i can smell the stinky men rubbing the money all over themsleevs RIGHT NOW!!!
    10James-99383

    THE BEST SPONGEBOB MOVIE !!!

    This movie is a wild, hilarious, and epic adventure! It's spooky, action packed and full of classic SpongeBob slapstick! If you're looking for a good time, this one's a must watch! Mark Hamill is awesome as the Flying Dutchman, and hats off to Derek Drymon for reminding us why we love this yellow sponge so much!

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

      [from trailer; SpongeBob is so scared by something that a brick falls out of his pants]

      SpongeBob SquarePants: Oh, my lucky brick.

    • Crazy credits
      The Paramount logo replaces the stars with flowers.
    • Connections
      Follows SpongeBob SquarePants (1999)

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    • Release date
      • December 19, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Spongebob: Lời Nguyền Hải Tặc
    • Production companies
      • Nickelodeon Animation Studios
      • Nickelodeon Movies
      • Paramount Animation
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Auro 11.1
      • 12-Track Digital Sound
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • IMAX 5.0
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1
      • 2.39 : 1

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