Paramount Pictures has finally dropped the official trailer for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, giving fans a first look at Bikini Bottom’s biggest cinematic adventure yet — and it’s packed with familiar voices, new characters, and Ice Spice’s first-ever voice acting role.
A Stacked Voice Cast With New Surprises
The returning core SpongeBob cast includes:
- Tom Kenny (SpongeBob)
- Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs)
- Rodger Bumpass (Squidward)
- Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick)
- Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy)
- Mr. Lawrence (Plankton)
Joining them are several new and notable voices:
- George Lopez
- Arturo Castro
- Sherry Cola
- Regina Hall
- Mark Hamill
And making her voice acting debut, chart-topping rapper Ice Spice joins the cast and contributes a brand-new original song titled “Big Guy!”, which plays throughout the trailer.
The Trailer: SpongeBob’s Deep-Sea Quest Begins
The trailer sets the tone for a huge ocean-spanning adventure. Determined to prove he’s a “big guy” to Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob follows the legendary Flying Dutchman — the ghostly pirate fans know and love — embarking on a chaotic, comedic journey to the deepest, most uncharted corners of the sea.
Viewers can expect:
- Classic SpongeBob humor
- High-energy action and slapstick
- Gorgeous underwater animation
- Brand-new characters
- A massive, heartfelt adventure
The story promises danger, laughter, and the kind of friendship-driven chaos that has defined SpongeBob for decades.
Behind the Scenes: Who’s Making the Movie?
The film is directed by longtime SpongeBob creative Derek Drymon, and based on the beloved animated series created by Stephen Hillenburg.
Executive Producers
Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary
Producers
Lisa Stewart (p.g.a.)
Pam Brady
Aaron Dem
Story By
Marc Ceccarelli, Kaz, and Pam Brady
Screenplay By
Pam Brady and Matt Lieberman
The creative team includes many veterans of the franchise, ensuring the movie stays true to SpongeBob’s iconic tone.
Release Date
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants swims into theaters on January 2, 2026, kicking off the new year with a bright, bold, and hilarious deep-sea adventure.
