AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH debuts on-top as we head into Christmas week, taking $85 million from 3,800 theatres for 20th Century Studios. It gets 67% on the Tomatometer. By contrast, 2022’s AVATAR: WAY OF WATER holds the highest opening weekend for the Franchise, with $134 million.

Faith film DAVID opens in second with $25 million from 3,118 theatres for Angel Studios, getting 67% on the Tomatometer.

Debuting in third is THE HOUSEMAID with $21 million from 3,015 theatres for Lionsgate/Cineplex Pictures. It gets 76% on the Tomatometer.

THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH OF SQUAREPANTS opens in fourth with $17 million from 3,557 theatres for Paramount Pictures, getting 87% on the Tomatometer. 2015’s THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER still has the highest opening for the Franchise, with $55 million back in 2015.

ZOOTOPIA 2 rounds this Top Five out with $15.1 million, a four week total of $283 million for Disney.

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Synopsis: SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can’t miss cinematic event ever…The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy-adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.

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THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR THE SQUAREPANTS IS ONLY IN THEATRES ON DECEMBER 19, 2025.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)

Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies today announced an Early Access 3D Fan Event for THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS in advance of the film’s nationwide theatrical release on December 19, 2025.

SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can’t miss cinematic event ever…The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy-adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.

To celebrate the cinematic experience, Paramount Pictures will give the biggest fans the opportunity to see THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS in theatres two days early on Wednesday, December 17th. Fans will see it first at 5pm local time presented in 3D and RealD 3D at participating theatres across the country.

Tickets for the Early Access 3D Fan Event, and general THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS tickets are on sale this Monday, November 24th.

To purchase tickets for THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS EARLY ACCESS 3D Fan Event Screenings, and to find participating theatre listings in your area, go to www.spongebobmovie.com/seeitfirst. General tickets will also be on sale at www.spongebobmovie.com. Tickets for all shows will be on sale at exhibitors’ websites & mobile apps, 3rd party ticketing platforms and at participating theatre box offices nationwide.

Ticketholders seeing THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS at the 3D Fan Event screenings will receive limited-edition gifts including a laptop/tablet sticker pack and an exclusive collector’s print – while supplies last.

Said Paramount Pictures’ President of Global Marketing and Distribution Josh Goldstine, “SpongeBob isn’t just a character, he’s a cultural touchstone with a global fanbase that has grown up alongside him. We’re thrilled to give our most loyal fans the chance to see it first in the most fun, immersive, way on the big screen.”

Today, Ice Spice unveils “Big Guy,” an original track featured in Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies’ anticipated animated film The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants, set for release only in theatres on December 19, 2025. The song arrives alongside an official video and the reveal of a limited-edition 7” vinyl collaboration with renowned Japanese graphic artist, Verdy, which features his esteemed panda-rabbit character, Vick.

“Being part of the SpongeBob soundtrack is such a full circle moment for me. It’s crazy to see my music in a movie that’s been part of so many people’s childhoods, including mine,” says Ice. The 4x GRAMMY-nominated artist also lends her voice to one of the characters in the film marking her first-ever voice cameo.

“Big Guy” made its global broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, and across MTV’s global network of channels, as well as on the Paramount Times Square billboards.

This original song follows “Baddie Baddie”, which was accompanied by a fashion-forward visual that included some of Ice’s standout moments during this year’s Paris Fashion Week. “Baddie Baddie” served as her first solo release since her explosive Y2K!: I’m Just A Girl (Deluxe) album. Ice’s wildly anticipated official debut album Y2K!, was originally released in July 2024 to rave reviews and came stacked with hits including the Sean Paul-sampling “Gimmie A Light” and hater-dismissing “Think U The Shit (Fart),” which notably became her highest solo charting single on the Billboard Hot 100 (#37). The album was also hailed by Pitchfork for featuring “some of her most dynamic and abrasive bars to date,” while also praising the album for sounding “like nothing her peers could make, swerving from one sonic inspiration to the next.”

Having contributed to Barbie The Album with “Barbie World” and making her film debut earlier this year in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, starring Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky, Ice is further cementing herself as a dynamic voice in entertainment.

ABOUT ICE SPICE

​​With a sugar rush of playful sensuality and unbothered cool, Ice Spice has established herself as the music world’s latest shapeshifting superstar. Since emerging with “Munch (Feelin’ U),” in the fall of 2022, she has reconfigured the raucous energy of the Bronx to make anthems for baddies and their baddie friends—sexy theme songs that ring off in the club or a NY deli, places Ice Spice has no problem turning into her own personal dancefloor. Powered by singles like “In Ha Mood” and “Princess Diana,” as well as the deluxe edition of her Like..? EP, she’s collected more than 2.5 billion streams, multiple top 5 Hot 100 singles, and four GRAMMY® nominations, including nods for Best New Artist, Best Rap Song, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, and Best Song Written for Visual Media. More symbolically, she’s become an emblem of the new Big Apple, a fact that isn’t lost on the media.

Writing for The New York Times, Maya Salam listed Ice Spice as the breakout pop artist of 2023, citing her “cool, confident, raw” signature sound. Meanwhile, Variety listed Like..? as her fourth favorite project of last year, praising her “sharpshooter flow” and her all-around versatility on the project. For their part, Billboard named Ice Spice 2023’s Rookie of the Year. It’s all part of a calculated level up at the intersection of planning, distinctive style and unfailing belief. As Rolling Stone put it, “it’s already tough to imagine we ever lived in a world without her.”

Ice Spice’s breakout really began with “Munch (Feelin’ U),” a track that quickly became a playgirl’s dancefloor bat signal. The song earned Ice Spice her first RIAA-certified Gold plaque before amassing nearly 120 million Spotify streams. After initially releasing the song and its follow-up, “Bikini Bottom,” she signed a deal with Capitol Records and 10k Projects. From there, she fortified her buzz with “In Ha Mood” and the Lil Tjay-assisted “Gangsta Boo.” Both tracks landed on her debut EP, Like..?, a critically acclaimed project that crystallized her star status.

The hits have only continued to pile up. In February 2023, Ice Spice appeared on “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2,” a PinkPantheress single that’s equal parts infectious and emotionally vulnerable. That March, it peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Then came the “Princess Diana” remix with her idol Nicki Minaj. All of that was before she guested on Taylor Swift’s 2023 single, “Karma,” which hit No. 2 on the Hot 100. Ice Spice parlayed that popularity surge into 12 performances as Doja Cat’s opening act for The Scarlet Tour. It was her first time performing in arenas, which has set her up for even bigger stages, like Coachella, which she’ll hit in April 2024.

Her musical impact has only made her a ubiquitous cultural force. Last year, she appeared as the star of Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS campaign, with her fly everygirl persona making her a perfect fit for an emerging fashion powerhouse. That summer, she teamed up with Nicki Minaj again for “Barbie World,” a single that belonged to the Barbie soundtrack. A flurry of effervescent pop, the track peaked at No. 7 on the Hot 100 chart. She also appeared alongside Ben Affleck for a Dunkin’ commercial introducing her MUNCHKIN Drink, a frozen treat named after her dedicated fan base. Malleable enough to oscillate among brands, genres, and fans, it’s no surprise that Google announced Ice Spice as the second-most searched musician of 2023. Her level-up isn’t stopping anytime soon. With her debut album on the way, Ice Spice plans to continue to make varied soundscapes her playground.

A new Trailer for THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS has arrived!

Only In Theatres December 19, 2025 via Paramount Pictures Canada.

Synopsis:

SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can’t miss cinematic event ever…The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy-adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.

Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies Present

In Association with Domain Entertainment and MRC

“THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS”

Executive Producers

Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

Produced by

Lisa Stewart, p.g.a., Pam Brady, Aaron Dem

Based on the Series “SpongeBob SquarePants” Created by Stephen Hillenburg

Story by

Marc Ceccarelli & Kaz and Pam Brady

Screenplay by

Pam Brady and Matt Lieberman

Directed by

Derek Drymon

Cast:

Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, George Lopez, Isis “Ice Spice” Gaston, Arturo Castro, Sherry Cola with Regina Hall and Mark Hamill

“THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS” is rated PG for rude humor, some thematic elements, and mild language.

THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS only In Theatres December 19, 2025. This past weekend its Premiere was held at the AFI Festival in Los Angeles.

In attendance:

TOM KENNY, RODGER BUMPASS, BILL FAGERBAKKE & ARTURO CASTRO

JOINED BY

DIRECTOR DEREK DRYMON

PRODUCERS LISA STEWART & AARON DEM

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS MARC CECCARELLI & VINCENT WALLER

AND STORY WRITER KAZ & SCREENWRITER MATT LIEBERMAN

AND DIRECTOR KENT SEKI FROM THE NEW TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES SHORT FILM

CHROME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW JERSEY 

Synopsis:

SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can’t miss cinematic event ever…The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman – a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate – on a seafaring comedy-adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.

Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies Present

In Association with Domain Entertainment and MRC

“THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS”

Executive Producers

Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

Produced by

Lisa Stewart, p.g.a., Pam Brady, Aaron Dem

Based on the Series “SpongeBob SquarePants” Created by Stephen Hillenburg

Story by

Marc Ceccarelli & Kaz and Pam Brady

Screenplay by

Pam Brady and Matt Lieberman

Directed by

Derek Drymon

Cast:

Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, George Lopez, Isis “Ice Spice” Gaston, Arturo Castro, Sherry Cola with Regina Hall and Mark Hamill

THIS FILM HAS NOT YET BEEN RATED

THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS is only In Theatres December 19, 2025 via Paramount Pictures Canada. Today we get a new Teaser:

New Poster:

Details:

Executive Producers

Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

Produced by

Lisa Stewart, p.g.a., Pam Brady, Aaron Dem

Based on the Series “SpongeBob SquarePants” Created by Stephen Hillenburg

Story by

Marc Ceccarelli & Kaz and Pam Brady

Screenplay by

Pam Brady and Matt Lieberman

Directed by

Derek Drymon

Cast:

Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, George Lopez, Isis “Ice Spice” Gaston, Arturo Castro, Sherry Cola with Regina Hall and Mark Hamill

PARAMOUNT PICTURES BROUGHT THE STAR POWER AT THEIR 2025 CINEMACON PRESENTATION YESTERDAY!

IN ATTENDANCE WERE:

STAR/PRODUCER TOM CRUISE AND DIRECTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER CHRISTOPHER McQUARRIE FROM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING

CHANNING TATUM FROM ROOFMAN

GLEN POWELL, COLMAN DOMINGO, JOSH BROLIN, DIRECTOR/PRODUCER EDGAR WRIGHT, PRODUCER SIMON KINBERG and PRODUCER NIRA PARK FROM THE RUNNING MAN

MARK HAMILL and TOM KENNY FROM THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

BRIAN ROBBINS, CO-CEO OF PARAMOUNT GLOBAL; PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES

CHRIS ARONSON, PRESIDENT OF DOMESTIC THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION, PARAMOUNT PICTURES

RAMSEY NAITO, PRESIDENT OF PARAMOUNT ANIMATION

ALSO RECEIVING HONOURS AT THE CINEMACON BIG SCREEN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:

GLEN POWELL RECEIVES CINEMACON® STAR OF THE YEAR AWARD

CHANNING TATUM RECEIVES CINEMACON® DISTINGUISHED DECADE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FILM AWARD

MARK HAMILL RECEIVES CINEMACON® ICON AWARD

PLANKTON: THE MOVIE arrives March 7, 2025 on Netflix! See the new Trailer for this new Feature centering on Plankton, from the world of SpongeBob!

DIRECTOR: Dave Needham
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Marc Ceccarelli, Vincent Waller
STORY BY: Mr. Lawrence
SCREENPLAY BY: Mr. Lawrence & Kaz and Mr. Lawrence & Chris Viscardi
Based on the Series “SpongeBob SquarePants” Created by Stephen Hillenburg
VOICE CAST: Mr. Lawrence, Jill Talley, Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass
MUSIC BY: Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper
MUSIC SUPERVISORS: Karyn Rachtman, Otis Rachtman
ORIGINAL SONGS: Bret McKenzie, Linda Perry, Mark Mothersbaugh & Bob Mothersbaugh

Logline:
Plankton’s world is flipped upside down when his plan for world domination is thwarted.

Paramount+ viewers in Canada will soon observe a tale of both comedy and caution, of satire and stupidity, where minds may switch, bodies may shrink, and robots may rise in SpongeBob SquarePants Presents The Tidal Zone, premiering on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

SpongeBob SquarePants Presents The Tidal Zone is a journey into an hour of television where two dimensions can become three, and French divers can wear black ties. Narrated by the French Narrator, the one-hour special encompasses all three animated series within the SpongeBob Universe, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Patrick Star Show, and the Paramount+ original series Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years andfollows GrandPat (The Patrick Star Show) as he makes his way through each dimension.  

The special features legendary voice talent Tom Kenny(SpongeBob SquarePants), Bill Fagerbakke(Patrick Star), Jill Talley(Karen, Squidina), Cree Summer (Bunny Star), Tom Wilson (Cecil Star),  Dana Snyder (GrandPat), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), Mr. Lawrence (Plankton), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy Cheeks) and Rodger Bumpass (Squidward).

Since its launch July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has reigned as the most-watched animated series for nearly 20 consecutive years, while generating a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base. SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most widely distributed properties in Paramount International history, seen in more than 170 countries, translated in 29+ languages, and averaging more than 100 million total viewers every quarter. SpongeBob SquarePants was created by Stephen Hillenburg and produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif.  The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurable optimist and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount+)