SpongeBob in order

A yellow sea sponge named SpongeBob SquarePants, who enjoys being a cook at Krusty Krab, lives in the Pacific Ocean. He embarks on various adventures with his friends at Bikini Bottom. 4 films, 6h 3m in all, in release order.

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
2004 · 87 min · Post-credits scene: yes
There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob's boss, is the culprit. Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his best pal Patrick, sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.
Worth the Hype
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
2015 · 93 min · Post-credits scene: yes
Evil pirate Burger Beard is in search of the final page of a magical book that makes any evil plan he writes in it come true, but the final page happens to be the Krabby Patty secret formula. When Burger Beard endangers Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton must embark on a quest to retrieve the recipe and save their city...a quest that takes them to the surface world and transforms them into superheroes.
Popcorn Flick
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
2020 · 95 min
When his best friend Gary is suddenly snatched away, SpongeBob takes Patrick on a madcap mission far beyond Bikini Bottom to save their pink-shelled pal.
Worth the Hype
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
2025 · 88 min
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.
Popcorn Flick

Frequently asked questions

What order should I watch SpongeBob in?

1. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004), 2. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015), 3. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020), 4. The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025).

How long does it take to watch all of SpongeBob?

About 6h 3m across 4 released films.

Do any SpongeBob films have post-credit scenes?

Yes: The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.