The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
"Ship's about to go down."
Released just last year. The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is a animation/family film. directed by Derek Drymon. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, and Rodger Bumpass
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 – on a seafaring adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 2025
1 month ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (63 votes)
Budget
$64M
Production budget
Box Office
$132.2M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Kenny
as SpongeBob SquarePants / Gary / Morning DJ (voice)
Clancy Brown
as Mr. Krabs / Pirate / Narrator (voice)
Rodger Bumpass
as Squidward Tentacles (voice)
Bill Fagerbakke
as Patrick Star (voice)
Mark Hamill
as Flying Dutchman (voice)
Regina Hall
as Barb (voice)
Carolyn Lawrence
as Sandy Cheeks (voice)
Mr. Lawrence
as Sheldon J. Plankton (voice)
George López
as JK Fishlips (voice)
Ice Spice
as Ticket Taker (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $64,000,000
- Revenue
- $132,231,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Animation
- Nickelodeon Movies
- Domain Entertainment
- MRC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants about?
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 ...
Who directed The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants?
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants was directed by Derek Drymon.
How long is The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants?
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants released?
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants was released on December 16, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants?
The main cast of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants includes Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Mark Hamill.