Genre: Comedy/Adventure/Animation/Family/Fantasy/Horror
Release Date: December 19, 2025 (USA)
Director: Derek Drymon
Writer: Derek Drymon
Distributed by: Paramount Pictures
Story
As SpongeBob and his pals confront the Flying Dutchman’s ghost, embark on an exciting voyage into the ocean’s depths. Humor, heart, and the ageless lesson that real treasure is found in friendship and bravery rather than gold are all present throughout this journey.
Plot Summary
SpongeBob SquarePants is having a regular day at the Krusty Krab in the charming underwater town of Bikini Bottom when an old treasure map appears on the doorstep inexplicably. The map promises to lead to the long-lost riches of the infamous ghost pirate, the Flying Dutchman. Enthralled with the prospect of treasure and adventure, SpongeBob makes the decision to set out on the expedition, enlisting the aid of his closest companion Patrick Star.
Together, they venture into the ocean’s depths, encountering a number of difficulties and roadblocks along the way. Amid perilous waters brimming with deadly marine life, they come across eerie shipwrecks and haunted sea caves. As they approach the treasure, they discover that it is defended by the Flying Dutchman’s ghost, who has put up a set of trials to make sure that only the most deserving can take possession of it.
SpongeBob and Patrick are accompanied on their adventure by their friends, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward Tentacles, and Plankton, who is always plotting and sees the treasure as a chance to finally steal the Krabby Patty formula. To outsmart the Flying Dutchman and his ghostly crew, they will have to face their fears together, work together to solve old riddles, and be a team.
SpongeBob has to face the Flying Dutchman in the decisive battle and display his bravery and selflessness. They outwit the ghost and discover the true meaning of the treasure—a lesson in friendship, bravery, and the value of remaining true to oneself—thanks to a combination of SpongeBob’s optimism, Patrick’s accidental genius, and their friends’ special abilities.
Cast
Tom Kenny as SpongeBob SquarePants (voice)
Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star (voice)
Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs (voice)
Rodger Bumpass as Squidward Tentacles (voice)
Mr. Lawrence as Plankton (voice)
Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy Cheeks (voice)
Brian Doyle-Murray as Flying Dutchman (voice)
Cara Mitsuko as News Reporter
Douglas Tait as Zombie
Bryan Coffee as Bartender
Scott Frenzel as Zombie
Leonel Garza as Zombie
Melissa Kaye Bontempt as Zombie