The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)

Get ready to dive deep under the sea with “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.” In this new adventure, SpongeBob SquarePants sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following the legendary ghost-pirate The Flying Dutchman to the ocean’s furthest depths — a journey no sponge (or friend) has ever taken. The film reunites the beloved voice cast (including Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence) and welcomes new additions such as Ice Spice, Regina Hall, George Lopez, and Mark Hamill voicing The Flying Dutchman.

Expect classic Bikini Bottom humour, familiar faces, and a splash-filled, heartfelt journey as SpongeBob and friends set sail on their boldest adventure yet.

The movie (from Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies) made its world premiere at AFI FEST 2025 on closing day, on 26 October and hits theatres in Australia on 26 December, 2025.

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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants Review

🎥💛🏴‍☠️⭐️🌊 The Spongebob Movie: The Search for Squarepants Sydney Premiere in Hoyts Entertainment Quarter

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is a hilarious under-sea rollercoaster that dives deep – literally – into the ocean depths as SpongeBob SquarePants, with trusty sidekick Patrick Star in tow, chases down the ghostly The Flying Dutchman to prove he’s a “big guy.”

The movie brings back familiar faces like Mr. Krabs, Squidward Tentacles and Sandy Cheeks – and even throws in a few surprising new voices that shake things up, like the ‘Bondi Rescue’ lifeguards who were sitting the same cinema as us!

From the quirky calamities in Bikini Bottom to devil-may-care plunges into the deep-sea underworld, the adventure feels bold, zany and and delightfully unpredictable. It reminded me why SpongeBob’s goofy optimism makes him the kind of hero we all secretly root for – even when he’s way out of his depth (haha). The film is both a nostalgic reunion and a wild ride new enough to feel fresh. It was easy to understand for younger kids and my son loved it too.

Thank you @paramountau for a fun fantastic screening and @mightysoftau for the yummy, SpongeBob and Patrick-inspired sandwiches.

🎥💛🏴‍☠️⭐️🌊 The Spongebob Movie: The Search for Squarepants
📍 (all good cinemas)
🗓️ Out 26 December 2025 in Australia
🕒 1h 36m
🧒🧒🏻 Rated PG
ℹ️ More Info / Buy Tickets: https://www.spongebobmovie.com.au/

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