Director: Tim Hill
Cast: Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Mr. Lawrence, Keanu Reeves
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is a 2025 American animated adventure-comedy directed by Tim Hill, following SpongeBob SquarePants and his best friend Patrick as they leave the familiar waters of Bikini Bottom on a wild cross-country rescue mission to find SpongeBob's beloved pet snail, Gary.
What is The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants about?
Gary the snail, SpongeBob's most loyal companion, suddenly vanishes from their Bikini Bottom home — and SpongeBob refuses to believe he is gone. Convinced Gary was taken against his will, SpongeBob enlists the cheerful but clueless Patrick Star for a journey that carries the two friends far beyond everything they have ever known. Along the way they encounter eccentric characters, surreal landscapes, and impossible obstacles that push their friendship to its limits. With a cast of colorful allies and scheming adversaries, the film layers slapstick comedy over a surprisingly heartfelt story about loyalty and what we are willing to risk for the ones we love.
Cast & crew
Tom Kenny returns as the irrepressibly optimistic SpongeBob, while Bill Fagerbakke brings warmth and comic timing to the lovable Patrick. Keanu Reeves joins the cast in a standout live-action-meets-animation role that became a talking point for audiences everywhere. Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, and Matt Berry round out a voice ensemble that keeps the franchise's comedic rhythm intact.
Context & significance
Animated family comedies with bold visual styles and universal friendship themes travel exceptionally well across language and culture barriers — which is exactly why the SpongeBob franchise has found a devoted audience among Persian-speaking families worldwide. For diaspora parents raising children between two cultures, a big-screen SpongeBob adventure offers a shared experience that needs no cultural translation: laughter, loyalty, and a little absurdity are universally understood. The film is available on K-Time with full Persian dubbing, making it an easy pick for family movie night regardless of age or language comfort level.
Where & how to watch
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub — no extra download or VPN required. Watch on your TV, computer, or phone. Stream it now with a K-Time subscription and cancel anytime.