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There are six released feature-length SpongeBob films. As of August 18, 2026, Paramount+ carries Sponge Out of Water and the newest theatrical film, while Netflix carries the Sandy Cheeks and Plankton spin-offs. The 2004 original and Sponge on the Run currently require a digital rental or purchase in the U.S. A complete marathon therefore needs more than one subscription, plus two one-time digital transactions.
Quick answer: where each SpongeBob movie is available
The table reflects U.S. listings checked in late July and early August 2026. Streaming rights can change without notice, so verify the title in the service’s own app before subscribing or paying.
| # | Preview | Product | Price | |
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| 1 |
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SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, The | $19.95 | Buy on Amazon |
| 2 |
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SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie | $14.95 | Buy on Amazon |
| 3 |
![Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6157VbjzBSL._SL160_.jpg)
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Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water [Blu-ray] | $9.94 | Buy on Amazon |
| 4 |
![SpongeBob SquarePants: The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! [Blu-Ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Lg4Tx+1jL._SL160_.jpg)
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SpongeBob SquarePants: The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage! [Blu-Ray] | $16.20 | Buy on Amazon |
| 5 |
![The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run [Blu-ray]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512VCudxh8L._SL160_.jpg)
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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run [Blu-ray] | $10.99 | Buy on Amazon |
| Movie | Year | Subscription streaming | Free or ad-supported | Channels and other access | Rent or buy | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie | 2004 | No subscription stream identified in the current U.S. listing. | None identified. | None identified. | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home; rental listings also include JustWatch TV and FlixFling. | Aug. 18, 2026 |
| The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water | 2015 | Paramount+ Essential and Premium. | YouTube Free is listed with ads. | Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and fuboTV listings are also shown. | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. | Aug. 18, 2026 |
| The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run | 2020 | No subscription stream identified in the current U.S. listing. | None identified. | None identified. | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. | Aug. 18, 2026 |
| Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie | 2024 | Netflix. | Netflix Standard with Ads is included in the listing. | Netflix is the primary U.S. destination identified. | No separate rental or purchase route was identified in the current listing. | Aug. 18, 2026 |
| Plankton: The Movie | 2025 | Netflix. | Netflix Standard with Ads is included in the listing. | Netflix is the primary U.S. destination identified. | No separate rental or purchase route was identified in the current listing. | Aug. 18, 2026 |
| The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants | 2025 | Paramount+ Essential and Premium. | No separate free-with-ads listing was identified. | Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel are listed; these may be channel subscriptions rather than basic Prime access. | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. | Aug. 18, 2026 |
Movie-by-movie guide
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)
The original theatrical film is currently available in the U.S. to rent or buy digitally, but the latest listing identifies no subscription streaming home. Options include Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home, with additional rental listings from JustWatch TV and FlixFling. HD, SD and 4K editions can have different prices or availability.
Best for occasional viewing: rent it from the storefront you already use. A digital purchase is more practical for repeat family viewings than waiting for a catalog return.
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#1 Best Overall
- Genre: Family; Animation
- Number of Discs: 2
- Number of Tracks: 0
- Playback Duration: 87
- Director: Stephen Hillenburg
Check the current U.S. listing.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015)
This film is one of the easiest theatrical entries to watch with a Paramount+ subscription. Current listings show Paramount+ Essential and Premium, plus Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel and fuboTV routes. YouTube Free is listed as a free-with-ads option. Digital rental and purchase are available through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling.
Multiple Paramount-branded entries represent access routes to the same movie, not different films. An Amazon or Roku channel requires billing through that platform.
Check the current U.S. listing.
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020)
The current U.S. listing points to digital rental or purchase rather than a regular subscription stream. Stores include Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Earlier streaming arrangements should not be treated as current availability.
Rank #2
Best for occasional viewing: a one-time rental is the simplest route unless you want a permanent digital license for repeat watching.
Check the current U.S. listing.
Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie (2024)
This Sandy Cheeks spin-off is a Netflix film, not a Paramount+ title. Netflix is the primary legal U.S. streaming destination, and the listing includes the Standard with Ads plan.
Use the full title when searching: “Sandy Cheeks movie” can also return episodes, clips and unrelated character pages.
Rank #3
- Brand New in box. The product ships with all relevant accessories
Check the current U.S. listing.
Plankton: The Movie (2025)
Plankton: The Movie is also listed on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. Do not assume Paramount+ carries it simply because Nickelodeon and Paramount are associated with the wider franchise.
Check the current U.S. listing.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025)
The newest released film had its theatrical release in December 2025. Paramount says it began streaming on Paramount+ on February 17, 2026, with both Paramount+ plans providing access without a separate rental or purchase: Paramount’s viewing guide.
The current U.S. listing also surfaces Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, as well as digital rental and purchase through Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. A Prime Video search result does not by itself mean the movie is included with a basic Prime membership.
Check the current U.S. listing.
Can you watch all six on one service?
Not reliably in the U.S. Paramount+ is the most useful single service for the franchise’s main library and carries Sponge Out of Water and Search for SquarePants. Netflix is required for Saving Bikini Bottom and Plankton: The Movie. The 2004 film and Sponge on the Run currently sit outside the identified subscription catalogs.
Paramount’s broader SpongeBob collection is at Paramount+, but a franchise collection page does not guarantee that every film is included in the subscription.
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Watching one movie
- Sponge Out of Water or Search for SquarePants: Paramount+ may be preferable to a one-off rental if you also want episodes and other Paramount programming.
- Saving Bikini Bottom or Plankton: The Movie: Netflix is the relevant subscription.
- The 2004 film or Sponge on the Run: choose a digital rental when the current listing has no subscription stream.
A complete family marathon
- Use Paramount+ for Sponge Out of Water and Search for SquarePants.
- Use Netflix for Saving Bikini Bottom and Plankton: The Movie.
- Rent or buy The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.
- Rent or buy Sponge on the Run.
This is the practical combination shown by the August 18, 2026 snapshot, not a permanent rights arrangement.
Best Value
- The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run [Blu-ray]
Subscription versus digital purchase
- Subscriptions: lower upfront cost when you already subscribe, and access to related programming; catalogs can change, ads may interrupt lower-priced plans, and channel add-ons can involve separate billing and apps.
- Digital purchases: useful for repeat viewing and unaffected by a title leaving a subscription catalog, but cost more upfront and generally grant a platform license rather than a transferable physical copy.
Release order
- 2004 — The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
- 2015 — The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
- 2020 — The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
- 2024 — Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie
- 2025 — Plankton: The Movie
- 2025 — The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
The two Netflix films are character-focused spin-offs; you can watch them without extensive preparation, although release order is the simplest way to follow the franchise’s theatrical timeline.
If a movie is missing
- Search the exact film title, not only “SpongeBob.”
- Confirm that your account country and billing region are set to the United States.
- Check that the result is a feature film rather than an episode, special, trailer or clip compilation.
- Search the service’s own app; third-party trackers can lag behind catalog changes.
- Check whether a Prime Video result is a rental, purchase or paid channel instead of basic Prime inclusion.
- If no subscription result appears, use the listed digital rental or purchase stores. Physical discs can also be a fallback, but stock and prices vary by retailer.
Availability note
This guide is for the United States and was last checked on August 18, 2026. Streaming rights, free-with-ads placements, channel catalogs and digital prices can change without notice. Availability in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and other territories may differ.
Quick Recap
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
