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SpongeBob needs no introduction, which has captivated audiences since debuting on Nickelodeon in 1999. On top of 14 seasons over the span of the past two decades, the character has also witnessed three theatrical releases, with the last one being 2020’sSponge on the Run. And on the character’s 25th anniversary, a fourth film has been announced, set to be led by director Derek Drymon, who served as the creative director for the first three seasons ofSpongeBob SquarePants.
However, some are conflicted about the upcoming theatrical release, after director Drymon revealed that the upcoming film will feature n-dity.
Fans Aren’t Jovial About the Inclusion of N-dity in Derek Drymon’sThe SpongeBob Movie
While SpongeBob SquarePants isno stranger to adult jokes, which were incorporated to keep the adults hooked, the Nickelodeon show’s main target audience includes kids. However, withThe SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants, one of the four upcoming movies based on Nickelodeon’s animated IPs, fans are raising concerns about it being inappropriate for kids.
With Derek Drymonrevealingthat the upcoming theatrical release, slated for a late December release next year, will feature n-dity, some took to x to share that it will be a big disaster.
horrible timing for nickelodeon
— 1NFINIT3 (@yt1nfinit3)June 06, 2025
multiple lawsuits will be filed because you couldn’t leave the children alone.. have fun in court 👍🏻
— misha꙳ (@schizarella)August 22, 2025
As a single mother of 5 I am disgusted that Spongebob will do this and will be filing a lawsuit
— Marc Gobi 🌱 (@MarcGobi)June 03, 2025
Oh no!pic.twitter.com/pb4aUE9kBd
— ♠️Audsauce♠️ (@Audjuice9989)August 17, 2025
We don’t want that
— El-Kopik👑 (@Ikopima09)June 28, 2025
Furthermore, the controversy surrounding the former Nickelodeon EPDan Schneider, and the network’s dark history of treating kids behind the scenes, is doing little to alleviate things.
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But on the flip side, fans of the show argued that it isn’t really a big matter, as SpongeBob is no stranger to being without pants, especially in 2000’sThe SpongeBob SquarePants Movie. While it’s uncertain how severe the n-dity in the upcoming film will be, it’s safe to presume Drymon knows what he’s doing, as he is responsible for some of the best episodes the show has to offer.
Nothing Has Topped theSpongeBobPilot for Bill Fagerbakke
The fourthSpongeBobfeature film will see him heading to the depths of the ocean to face the Flying Dutchman’s ghost, which will see the original voice cast return, including Bill Fagerbakke.
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Fagerbakke, who has been playing Patrick Star for the past 25 years, is still ecstatic about the role. But despite being part of hundreds of episodes and acclaimed spin-offs, nothing has topped the show’s Pilot,Help Wanted, for him.
He explained (viaIGN);
“It’s in so many ways, a perfect standalone cartoon. It’s eight minutes long, and it has such a rich feel, an immediately recognizable cast of characters, and relationships, and types. And it features what remains my favorite line in the entire run of the series, which is from Squidward, because he’s anxious that he sees his annoying neighbor applying for a job where he works. And then to his relief, he hears Mr. Krabs clearly sending SpongeBob on a fool’s errand, because he’s not taking the application seriously.”
While it remains to be seen what the rating for the upcoming theatrical release will be, it’s reasonable to assume the brief n-dity will be nothing substantial, and will not hinder its story.
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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepantsis slated to release on July 03, 2025.
Santanu Roy
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Santanu Roy is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on movies, with over 2,000 articles under his belt. He has been pursuing a degree in Animation and possesses a deep love for the medium of animation. Having spent the better part of the last two years pumping out articles for FW, Santanu excels at covering movie analysis and news surrounding Pixar, DCU, DreamWorks, and Batman’s cinematic legacy.With psychological thrillers and intimate slice-of-life dramas ranking among his favorite genres, Santanu is a big admirer of Luca Guadagnino, Shane Black, Park Chan-wook, and Brad Bird.
