Fans of SpongeBob, get ready! The new SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is officially back for a brand-new theatrical movie in 2025.
The film, which follows SpongeBob as he travels to the depths of the ocean to face off against the Flying Dutchman, is scheduled to hit theaters in the United States on December 19, 2025, by Paramount Pictures.
The film is directed by series veteran Derek Drymon and is based on the beloved SpongeBob SquarePants television series created by Stephen Hillenburg. This marks the fourth theatrical release in the franchise, following the first film in 2004, the second in 2015, and the third in 2020.
The voice cast includes Tom Kenny as SpongeBob SquarePants, Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs, Rodger Bumpass as Squidward Tentacles, Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star, Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy Cheeks, Mr. Lawrence as Plankton, and Mark Hamill as the Flying Dutchman.
The film is produced by Pam Brady and Lisa Stewart, with production handled by Nickelodeon Movies and United Plankton Pictures.
| Movie Name | The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants |
|---|---|
| Director | Derek Drymon |
| Cast | Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, Mark Hamill |
| Release Date | December 19, 2025 |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
