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The mankind ofSpongeBob SquarePantshas expanded beyond the main TV show , with its most illustrious limb being a movie serial publication that , so far , has five movies betweenSpongeBob SquarePantsmovies and spinoffs . produce by Stephen Hillenburg , SpongeBob SquarePantspremiered on Nickelodeon in 1999 and became an immediate succeeder . At the time of writing , SpongeBob SquarePantshas 15 seasons and shows no signs of stopping soon , and restrain breach records as one of the longest - running animated TV shows for children .
The adventures of SpongeBob , his friends Patrick and Sandy , his eternally harassed neighbour Squidward , and his covetous boss Mr. Krabs have kept generations of viewers entertain for 26 eld , and the movies have taken them beyond Bikini Bottom . At the prison term of written material , there ’s one moreSpongeBob SquarePantsmovie to be relinquish in 2025 , titledThe SpongeBob Movie : hunting for SquarePants , and an ignoble spinoff with no projected release date , but the five movies released so far have been quite entertaining , though at different storey .
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie Was Released In 2024
The first of theSpongeBob SquarePantsspinoff movies isSaving Bikini Bottom : The Sandy Cheeks Movie . It follows Sandy ( voiced by Carolyn Lawrence ) and SpongeBob ( Tom Kenny ) as they hazard to Texas , Sandy ’s home state , to save Bikini Bottom when it ’s taken by the Bureau of Official Texas Science ( B.O.O.T.S ) . Because of this , Saving Bikini Bottom : The Sandy Cheeks Moviecombines CGI animation with unrecorded - action .
Sadly , Sandy is n’t a character strong enough to be the focus of a picture .
While the animation ofSaving Bikini Bottom : The Sandy Cheeks Movieis in spades one of its biggest appeals , as is the geographic expedition ofSandy ’s backstory and family , there ’s a passel of nuisance value in this film . The human characters interact with the animated 1 finger off ( unlike in other moving-picture show ) , the secret plan is messy , and , sadly , Sandy is n’t a character potent enough to be the nidus of a picture show , even though she had SpongeBob by her side .
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run Was Released In 2020
The SpongeBob Movie : sponger on the Runis the third movie intheSpongeBob SquarePantsmovie serial . It surveil SpongeBob and Patrick ( Bill Fagerbakke ) , who go on a journey to deliver SpongeBob ’s pet and friend , Gary , after he ’s snatch by Plankton ( Mr. Lawrence).The SpongeBob Movie : Sponge on the Rungained a pot of attention for the cameo appearance of Keanu Reeves as Sage , a tumbleweed look .
The SpongeBob Movie : poriferan on the Runhas the fatuity and jokes that have made the show so dear , and Patrick and SpongeBob ’s adventures in Atlantic City are quite entertaining ( and visually fun ) , butthe story at long last did n’t usurp its adventurous potential and palpate mussy . Still , The SpongeBob Movie : Sponge on the Runachieves its destination of being entertaining .
Plankton: The Movie
Plankton: The Movie Was Released In 2025
Plankton : The Movieis the 2nd spinoff in theSpongeBob SquarePantsmovie serial publication , and as the statute title say , its focus is on Plankton . When his computer wife Karen goes knave as they design their newplan to steal the Krabby Patty ’s unavowed formula , Plankton teams up with SpongeBob to halt Karen , but he con some much - needed worthful lessons in the process .
Plankton : The Movieis surprisingly deep in the issue it come up to , mostly those between Plankton and Karen .
Unlike mostSpongeBob SquarePantsmovies , Plankton : The Moviedoesn’t rely on celebrity cameo and guest stars , instead fully focusing on its characters , their past , and their dynamic with other well - known characters from the show . Plankton : The Movieis surprisingly late in the matter it addresses , mostly those between Plankton and Karen , and Karen and her admirer , make it one of the bestSpongeBob SquarePantsmovies in late years .
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Was Released In 2004
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movieis the first movie in the series , and as such , it ’s the one closest to the style and vibe of the TV show . The story revolve around one of Plankton ’s plans to stealthe Krabby Patty ’s secret formula , but he also steal King Neptune ’s jacket crown and frames Mr. Krabs . It ’s up to SpongeBob and Patrick to get the cap from Shell City , clear Mr. Krabs ’ name , and pull through the underwater world from Plankton ’s takeover .
The SpongeBob SquarePants Moviewas made in the show ’s traditional animation style , which helps itfeel like an wing of the show rather than a limb of it . The taradiddle is also one the hearing is familiar with , but with enough add-on ( like the stealing of Neptune ’s crown ) to make it sense raw . Surely , it does n’t add much to the humankind ofSpongeBob SquarePants , but it has a very attention-getting musical number .
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water Was Released In 2015
The SpongeBob Movie : Sponge Out of Wateris the second film in theSpongeBob SquarePantsmovie series . It comply Burger Beard ( Antonio Banderas ) , a sea robber who does what Plankton could never do : steal the Krabby Patty ’s secret rule thanks to a magical book . SpongeBob and his champion team up to travel to the control surface , confront Burger Beard , and get the formula back .
The perfume ofSpongeBob SquarePantsis harmless silliness , andThe SpongeBob Movie : Sponge Out of Waterhad that very percipient .
The SpongeBob Movie : Sponge Out of Waterhas been praise for its pace , antic , animation , gumption of humor , and taradiddle ( which , although it feels surreal , works because of how queer it is ) , though the modification from CGI to live - natural action ended up being divisive . The essence ofSpongeBob SquarePantsis harmless silliness , andThe SpongeBob Movie : Sponge Out of Waterhad that very vindicated , appeal to both children and adults .
Summary
" SpongeBob SquarePants " is a multimedia system franchise center around the escapade of SpongeBob , an optimistic sea quick study , and his friends in the submersed city of Bikini Bottom . produce by marine life scientist and energizer Stephen Hillenburg , the enfranchisement include the original TV serial , whirl - off appearance , pic , video games , comic books , and various merchandise . Since its premiere in 1999 , it has become one of the most successful and run animated franchises , experience for its humor , unique characters , and cultural impact .
