The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

Hero. Legend. Sponge.

200487 min7.1 / 10

A colorful, high-spirited adventure that celebrates friendship and loyalty through a fantastical underwater quest, balancing genuine heart with comedic absurdity.

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.

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