Movie Information
Domestic Total: 59.56M
Opening Weekend: 15.61M
Legs: 3.90
Overview: 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 adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.
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Daily Table
| Date | Revenue | % YD | Theaters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 18, 2025 | $1,400,000 | + 0.00% | 2800 |
| Fri, Dec 19, 2025 | $6,003,950 | + 328.85% | 3557 |
| Sat, Dec 20, 2025 | $5,303,890 | -11.66% | 3557 |
| Sun, Dec 21, 2025 | $4,303,504 | -18.86% | 3557 |
| Mon, Dec 22, 2025 | $2,825,439 | -34.35% | 3557 |
| Tue, Dec 23, 2025 | $3,538,768 | + 25.25% | 3557 |
| Thu, Dec 25, 2025 | $3,222,039 | -8.95% | 3557 |
| Fri, Dec 26, 2025 | $3,870,357 | + 20.12% | 3570 |
| Sat, Dec 27, 2025 | $3,994,842 | + 3.22% | 3570 |
| Sun, Dec 28, 2025 | $3,241,016 | -18.87% | 3570 |
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | $3,102,842 | -4.26% | 3570 |
| Fri, Jan 2, 2026 | $3,052,772 | -1.61% | 3217 |
| Sat, Jan 3, 2026 | $3,215,729 | + 5.34% | 3217 |
| Sun, Jan 4, 2026 | $2,037,556 | -36.64% | 3217 |
| Mon, Jan 5, 2026 | $740,698 | -63.65% | 3217 |
| Tue, Jan 6, 2026 | $651,082 | -12.10% | 3217 |
| Wed, Jan 7, 2026 | $379,937 | -41.65% | 3217 |
| Thu, Jan 8, 2026 | $311,016 | -18.14% | 3217 |
| Fri, Jan 9, 2026 | $780,855 | + 151.07% | 2567 |
| Sat, Jan 10, 2026 | $1,913,028 | + 144.99% | 2567 |
| Sun, Jan 11, 2026 | $1,178,916 | -38.37% | 2567 |
| Mon, Jan 12, 2026 | $241,656 | -79.50% | 2567 |
| Tue, Jan 13, 2026 | $398,095 | + 64.74% | 2567 |
| Wed, Jan 14, 2026 | $264,523 | -33.55% | 2567 |
| Thu, Jan 15, 2026 | $210,525 | -20.41% | 2567 |
| Fri, Jan 16, 2026 | $441,204 | + 109.57% | 1939 |
| Sat, Jan 17, 2026 | $1,038,391 | + 135.35% | 1939 |
| Sun, Jan 18, 2026 | $904,898 | -12.86% | 1939 |
| Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | $1,039,347 | + 14.86% | 1939 |
| Tue, Jan 20, 2026 | $192,686 | -81.46% | 1939 |
| Wed, Jan 21, 2026 | $106,959 | -44.49% | 1939 |
| Thu, Jan 22, 2026 | $83,955 | -21.51% | 1939 |
| Fri, Jan 23, 2026 | $210,000 | + 150.13% | 1416 |
| Sat, Jan 24, 2026 | $477,000 | + 127.14% | 1416 |
| Sun, Jan 25, 2026 | $278,000 | -41.72% | 1416 |
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Tom Kenny | SpongeBob SquarePants / Gary / Morning DJ (voice) |
| Clancy Brown | Mr. Krabs / Pirate / Narrator (voice) |
| Rodger Bumpass | Squidward (voice) |
| Bill Fagerbakke | Patrick Star (voice) |
| Mark Hamill | Flying Dutchman (voice) |
| Regina Hall | Barb (voice) |
| Carolyn Lawrence | Sandy (voice) |
| Mr. Lawrence | Plankton (voice) |
| George Lopez | JK Fishlips (voice) |
| Ice Spice | Ticket Taker (voice) |
| Arturo Castro | Ride Operator |
| Sherry Cola | Studio Spokesperson / Krusty Krab Patron (voice) |
| Mark Whitten | Lookout Pirate (voice) |
| Thomas F. Wilson | Coach Tuna (voice) |
| Grey DeLisle | Mean Girl / Harp Fish (voice) |
| Jill Talley | Judgy Girl (voice) |
| Juan Francisco Villa | Amusement Park Patron (voice) |
| Margaux Susi | Amusement Park Patron (voice) |
| Arthur Waite | Beach Kid (voice) |
| Capri O'Neill | Rollerblader (voice) |
| Vladimir Kubr | Volleyball Player (voice) |
| Aaron Springer | Scallop (voice) |
| Gigi Teverbaugh | Phil (voice) |
| Lori Alan | Pearl (voice) (uncredited) |
| Mary Jo Catlett | Mrs. Puff (voice) (uncredited) |
| Bryan Coffee | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Douglas Tait | Zombie (uncredited) |
| James Hunter | Zombie (uncredited) |
| Leonel Garza | Zombie (uncredited) |
| Tammy Davis | (uncredited) |
| Scott Frenzel | Zombie (uncredited) |
| Melissa Kaye Bontempt | Zombie (uncredited) |
| James Hunter | Zombie (uncredited) |
| Wyatt Jones | Skeleton (voice) |
Comps
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| Title | Release Date | Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Dog | Jul 8, 2016 | $60M |
| Dora and the Lost City of Gold | Aug 8, 2019 | $49M |
| Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank | Jul 14, 2022 | $45M |
| The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run | Aug 14, 2020 | $60M |
| PAW Patrol: The Movie | Aug 9, 2021 | $26M |
| The Addams Family | Oct 10, 2019 | $40M |
| Sherlock Gnomes | Mar 15, 2018 | $59M |
| PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie | Sep 21, 2023 | $30M |
Profitability Breakdown
Domestic
Week 1: $26.6M
Week 2: $22.52M
Investor Share: $12.38M
Week 3+: $11.84M
Investor Share: $5.92M
International
$77.1M (55.85%)
Investor Share: $26.98M
Costs
Budget: $64M
P&A: $64M
Breakdown
Gross: $136.66M
Net: $61.25M
Costs: $128M
Profit
Profit: $-66.75M (Loss)
The profitability breakdown is based on Dan Murrell's YouTube videos (Dan Murrell is not affiliated with Reel Numbers). The breakdown only includes the theatrical release and does not account for any post-theatrical revenue streams such as streaming, home video, or merchandise sales. Additionally, the breakdown does not include any tax incentives, sponsorships, or product placement that may have occurred during production.
