The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)
SpongeBob dives into uncharted deep-sea territory chasing a ghost pirate to prove he's got what it takes.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants - Movie Information
- Original Title: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Derek Drymon
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Animation, Family, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
- Age Rating (US): PG
- Runtime: 1h 29m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Arabic, English
- Release Date (Theatrical): December 16, 2025 (Israel), December 19, 2025 (United States - PG), December 19, 2025 (Canada - G), December 20, 2025 (United Kingdom - PG), December 25, 2025 (Germany - 0), December 24, 2025 (France - TP), December 26, 2025 (India), December 26, 2025 (New Zealand - PG), December 26, 2025 (Australia - PG), December 25, 2025 (Brazil - L), December 25, 2025 (Mexico - A), January 1, 2026 (Italy - T), December 25, 2025 (Spain - A), January 1, 2026 (South Korea - ALL), January 1, 2026 (China)
- Alternative Titles: Μπομπ Σφουγγαράκης: Η Αναζήτηση του Τετραγωνοπαντελονη (GR), 海绵宝宝：深海大冒险 (CN), Губка Боб у кіно: У пошуках Квадратних Штанів (UA), Film SpongeBob: Pencarian SquarePants (ID), בובספוג הסרט: מחפשים את מכנסמרובע (IL), Spongebob op Piratenpad (BE), SpongeBob: Poszukiwany Kanciastoporty (PL), Bob Esponja la película: En busca de los pantalones cuadrados (MX)
- Production Companies: Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Movies, Domain Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants - Plot
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 – on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants - Trailer
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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Derek Drymon
Main Cast
- Tom Kenny
- Clancy Brown
- Rodger Bumpass
- Bill Fagerbakke
- Carolyn Lawrence
- Mr. Lawrence
- George López
- Ice Spice
- Arturo Castro
- Sherry Cola
Writers
- Pam Brady
- Kaz
- Matt Lieberman
- Marc Ceccarelli
Producers
- Pam Brady
- Lisa Stewart
- Aaron Dem
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants - FAQs
Who voices the Flying Dutchman in the 2025 SpongeBob movie?
Mark Hamill voices the Flying Dutchman in The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Hamill, best known as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars and the Joker in Batman: The Animated Series, brings his iconic voice acting talents to the mysterious ghost pirate villain at the center of SpongeBob's adventure.
Where can you stream The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants?
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is available on Paramount+, including via the Amazon Channel and Roku Premium Channel. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for current availability in your region.
What is The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants about?
SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following the Flying Dutchman — a ghostly swashbuckling pirate — on a seafaring quest into the deepest, most uncharted depths of the ocean. The film blends classic SpongeBob humor with a rousing adventure story about courage and self-discovery.
Is The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants based on a true story?
No, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is not based on a true story. It is an original animated adventure based on the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon series SpongeBob SquarePants, created by Stephen Hillenburg. The film features entirely fictional characters and an imaginative undersea world.
Who are the main voice actors in this SpongeBob movie?
Tom Kenny returns as SpongeBob, with Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs, Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star, Rodger Bumpass as Squidward, and Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy Cheeks. Mark Hamill voices the Flying Dutchman, while George López, Ice Spice, and Regina Hall round out the notable cast.
What is the age rating for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants?
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is rated PG in the United States, making it suitable for general audiences with parental guidance suggested for younger children. In Canada it carries a G rating, while the United Kingdom and Australia also rate it PG.
When was The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants released?
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants was released on December 19, 2025 in the United States and Canada. It opened a few days earlier in Israel on December 16, 2025, and rolled out across the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, and other territories throughout the holiday season.
How long is The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants?
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants has a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes (89 minutes), making it a perfectly paced family feature that keeps younger audiences engaged while delivering enough adventure and humor to entertain viewers of all ages throughout its brisk running time.
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