The new SpongeBob movie, “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants” , is currently only in theaters and is not yet available on major streaming platforms.

Quick Scoop

  • The movie was released in theaters on December 19, 2025, and is playing in cinemas now in various locations.
  • Official materials and ticket links are being promoted through the movie’s website and standard cinema chains (AMC, Regal, Alamo Drafthouse, etc.).
  • Streaming services like Netflix, Paramount+, and others do not currently list a digital rental/streaming option for this title yet.

Where You Can Watch It Now

  • In theaters:
    • Multiple U.S. theaters are showing it daily, including major chains and local cinemas (showtimes vary by city).
* You can search your ZIP/postcode on large cinema sites or on the movie’s official site to find local showtimes.
  • Not yet online:
    • A major streaming guide notes that there is “no offer” yet for watching it online and suggests checking back later for digital options.

What To Do If You Want To Stream

While there is no confirmed digital release yet, this kind of Paramount/Nickelodeon movie usually follows a pattern:

  1. Theatrical window first, where it plays exclusively in cinemas.
  1. Later digital purchase/rental on platforms like Amazon, iTunes, and similar services.
  1. Eventual streaming on Paramount+ is likely, since the SpongeBob series and earlier seasons already live there.

So for now, if you are wondering “where can I watch the new SpongeBob movie” , the answer is:

  • Go to a local theater and use the official movie site or a movie-ticket app to find showtimes near you, and expect a streaming release later , most likely tied to Paramount’s platforms.

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