The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
2026, English. Directed by Derek Drymon.
Ship's about to go down.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 366 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Derek DrymonDirector
- Tom KennySpongeBob SquarePants / Gary / Morning DJ (voice)
- Mark HamillFlying Dutchman
- Clancy BrownMr. Krabs / Pirate / Narrator
- Bill FagerbakkePatrick Star (voice)
- Rodger BumpassSquidward (voice)
- Carolyn LawrenceSandy (voice)
- Mr. LawrencePlankton (voice)
- George LópezJK Fishlips (voice)
- Ice SpiceTicket Taker (voice)
- Arturo CastroRide Operator
- Sherry ColaStudio Spokesperson / Krusty Krab Patron (voice)
- Regina HallBarb (voice)
Details
- Released
- 1 January 2026
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Pam Brady, Kaz, Matt Lieberman
- Budget
- $64M
- Box office
- $163M
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What The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is based on
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is based on SpongeBob SquarePants, an animated television series by Stephen Hillenburg.
Animated television series
SpongeBob SquarePants
By Stephen Hillenburg
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants: quick answers
What should I watch before The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants?
Watch The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004), The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015), and The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020) first.
Is The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 366 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants?
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants on?
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants?
If you liked The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, try The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, Hey Arnold! The Jungle Movie.
Who directed The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants?
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2026) was directed by Derek Drymon and stars Tom Kenny, Mark Hamill, Clancy Brown.
What is The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants based on?
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is based on SpongeBob SquarePants, an animated television series by Stephen Hillenburg.