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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants Revealed at Comic-Con 2024!
We have some absolutely thrilling news straight from Bikini Bottom! Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures have just announced that the legendary Mark Hamill (yes, Luke Skywalker himself) will be lending his voice to “The Flying Dutchman” in the upcoming theatrical film, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. It was announced during the 25th Anniversary panel at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2024. Can you believe SpongeBob has been making us laugh for 25 years? 🎉 With the news that Mark Hamill joins SpongeBob Movie, the excitement is reaching new heights!
Comic-Con Highlights: SpongeBob’s 25th Anniversary
A Star-Studded Panel
The celebration at Comic-Con was nothing short of spectacular. Held in Hall H for the first time, the panel featured iconic voices from the show, including Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton). Also, Executive producers Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller were also there to kick off the four-day Comic-Con the Best. Panel. Ever. — “Celebrating 25 Years of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants.”
Special Guest Appearance
Moderated by Good Burger’s Ed (Kel Mitchell), the panel had a surprise in store: a live appearance by none other than Mark Hamill! The Star Wars legend announced his role as “The Flying Dutchman” in the upcoming film, produced by Nickelodeon Animation. Hamill will bring to life the gruff and goofy ghost-pirate who faces off against SpongeBob in this new underwater adventure.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is set to hit theaters on December 19, 2025. Mark your calendars! 📅
Exclusive Previews
Watch the exclusive clips of the upcoming movie, Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, which will be available on Netflix starting August 2. The clip showed Sandy and SpongeBob’s pursuit to save the denizens of Bikini Bottom, which turns into a high-speed car chase with the Cheeks family, voiced by Craig Robinson, Johnny Knoxville, and Grey DeLisle. 🚗💨
Another exciting reveal. First look at the one-hour special SpongeBob SquarePants: “Kreepaway Kamp”. This special reunites fan-favorite characters at Kamp Koral, including SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, Pearl, and more. In “Kreepaway Kamp,” the gang is stalked by a mysterious figure, and campers start disappearing one by one! The special is coming this fall to Nickelodeon and Paramount+.
Live Table Reads
The fun didn’t stop there! Veteran voice cast members Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, and Clancy Brown performed a live table read of the beloved 1999 pilot episode SpongeBob SquarePants: “Help Wanted”, where SpongeBob tries to get a job as a fry cook at The Krusty Krab restaurant.
Carolyn Lawrence and Mr. Lawrence also performed a live table read from SpongeBob SquarePants: “Single-Celled Defense”, where Sandy teaches Plankton all about karate and self-defense.
A Legacy of Laughter
Since its launch on July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has reigned as the most-watched animated series for 22 consecutive years, generating a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases, memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical, and a global fan base. Created by Stephen Hillenburg and produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif., the character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurable optimist, and his undersea friends.
Join the Celebration
Paramount+ is the streaming home for SpongeBob fans, offering more Bikini Bottom content than any other streaming service. Dive in and enjoy!
Share the Excitement
Don’t forget to share your excitement and join the conversation on social media: @Nickelodeon @SpongeBob @ParamountPlus #SpongeBob25 #NickSDCC.
Here’s to many more years of laughter and underwater adventures with SpongeBob and the gang! 🧽✨
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