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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)

Film · 2004 · 87 min · PG · Adventure · Animation · Comedy

Hero. Legend. Sponge.

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.

Directed by Stephen Hillenburg

Starring Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Mr. Lawrence, Jill Talley, Carolyn Lawrence, Mary Jo Catlett

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Release dates in the United States

In cinemas19 November 2004
Digital release2 May 2025
Physical release1 March 2005
First release anywhere19 November 2004

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