SpongeBob watch order

You should start with The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie released in 2004, where King Neptune's crown is stolen and SpongeBob stands by Mr. Krabs alongside Patrick.

Yes, following the release order from 2004 through 2025 provides a straightforward path through the character's cinematic adventures as they were originally released in theaters.

None of the listed entries can be skipped if you want to watch every movie in the franchise, as all four films are included in the recommended watch order.

Watch in this order: 1. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, 2. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, 3. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run, 4. The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.

This guide lists 4 entries, released between 2004 and 2025.

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.4 out of 10.

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Each links to a full guide with a recap, the ending, and an FAQ.