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Directed by | Derek Drymon |
Based on | SpongeBob SquarePants by Stephen Hillenburg |
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Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is an upcoming American adventure comedy film based on the animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants, created by Stephen Hillenburg. Directed by series veteran Derek Drymon and starring the show's regular voice cast, the plot follows SpongeBob as he travels to the depths of the ocean to face off against the ghost of the Flying Dutchman. It is the fourth theatrical film based on the series, following the first in 2004, the second in 2015, and the third in 2020.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants will be released theatrically on December 19, 2025, by Paramount Pictures.
Premise
[edit]The film follows SpongeBob, as he travels to the depths of the ocean to face off against the ghost of the Flying Dutchman.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Tom Kenny as SpongeBob SquarePants[2]
- Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs[2]
- Rodger Bumpass as Squidward Tentacles[2]
- Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star[2]
- Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy Cheeks[2]
- Mr. Lawrence as Plankton[2]
Production
[edit]A fourth theatrical SpongeBob SquarePants film was officially confirmed to be development in February 2022.[3] In April 2023, during Paramount Pictures' CinemaCon panel, it was announced that the film would be titled The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, with series veteran Derek Drymon set to direct the film.[1] In April 2024, it was reported that the show's regular voice cast of Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, and Mr. Lawrence would reprise their roles.[2] Pam Brady and Lisa Stewart would serve as producers.[2]
Release
[edit]The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is scheduled for theatrical release on December 19, 2025, by Paramount Pictures.[4] It was previously scheduled for May 23, 2025,[5] but was pushed back to December 19, 2025 with the untitled eighth Mission: Impossible film taking the May 2025 slot due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Welk, Brian (April 27, 2023). "Paramount Gets Animated with CinemaCon Presentation". IndieWire. Archived from the original on April 27, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Gardner, Chris (April 11, 2024). "'The Smurfs Movie' Sets Starry Cast to Join Rihanna; Dave Bautista, Eric Nam Board 'Airbender' Franchise". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (February 15, 2022). "SpongeBob Universe Expands With Three Paramount+ Spinoff Movies, New Theatrical Film". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 17, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 23, 2023). "Mission: Impossible 8 Jumps To 2025; A Quiet Place: Day One Goes To Summer In 2024 Theatrical Shake-Up Due To Actors Strike". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 10, 2022). "Paramount Sets Dates For New SpongeBob & Aang Avatar Animated Movies". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
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