The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020)

After SpongeBob's beloved pet snail Gary is snail-napped, he and Patrick embark on an epic adventure to The Lost City of Atlantic City to bring Gary home.

Director:

Tim Hill

Writers:

Tim Hill (screenplay by), Tim Hill (story by)

Stars:

Keanu Reeves, Clancy Brown, Awkwafina

Cast

Credited cast, sorted by IMDb STARmeter:
Keanu Reeves	...	Sage
Clancy Brown	...	Mr. Krabs (voice)
Awkwafina	...	(voice)
Tom Kenny	...	SpongeBob SquarePants (voice)
Bill Fagerbakke	...	Patrick Star (voice)
Jack Gore	...	Young Patrick Star (voice)
Snoop Dogg	...	Snoop Dogg
Lori Alan	...	Pearl (voice)
Jim Meskimen	...	Lightbulb Bot (voice)
Mary Jo Catlett	...	Mrs. Puff (voice)
Rodger Bumpass	...	Squidward (voice)
Reggie Watts	...	Poseidon (voice)
Mr. Lawrence	...	Plankton (voice)
Jill Talley	...	Karen (voice)
Jason Maybaum	...	Young Squidward (voice)

Storyline

Set before the events of the television series, SpongeBob goes on a trip to Kamp Koral and meets some new friends. However, when his pet snail Gary gets kidnapped by Poseidon and taken to the Lost City of Atlantic City, he and his new best friend Patrick must go on a rescue mission to save him from the dastardly plan of Poseidon before it is too late. The movie will also reveal the first time our beloved characters (as kids) met at Camp...a magical moment that brings meaning to the power of true friendship.

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Plot Keywords:

spongebob squarepants character | sequel | computer animation | cgi animation | live action and animation | 

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Taglines:

This movie is going to be a total trip

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Each SpongeBob film has a singer or a band that composed several or a main song for them. This time it will be Cyndi Lauper, Rob Hyman, and Ali Dee who will write songs for the movie.

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Quotes

[from a Superbowl spot]
Mr. Krabs: The commercials in this game are really expensive, SpongeBob,
Squidward: [scoffing] It's just the pre-game...
Mr. Krabs: You've got twenty-six seconds to tell me everything in this movie.
SpongeBob SquarePants: [saluting] Sir, yes sir!

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Crazy Credits

Nickelodeon Movies logo, underwater into of sea.

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Connections

Referenced in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: Remembering Stephen Hillenburg (2018)

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Soundtracks

Be Ya Self
Written by Ricky Nelson, Sam Hollander, David Schommer, Tarsha Vega
Performed by Tarsha Vega
Courtesy of The RCA Records Label of BMG Entertainment

Details

Country:

South Korea USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 August 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

Untitled SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Sequel

Filming Locations:

Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

United Plankton Pictures, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Nickelodeon Movies

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby Atmos (Dolby Atmos+Vision) DTS (DTS: X) Auro 11.1 Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1