With Hollywood comfortable and cozy in its villain era putting out movies likeJoker: Folie a DeuxandCruella, it was only a matter of time until one of the meanest and greenest villains ever created got his own movie as well. And now it’s officially happening: TheSpongeBob SquarePantsarch-enemy Plankton (voiced byMr. Lawrence) is getting his own animated adventure, and fans will get to see it on Netflix.Plankton: The Moviewill hit the streamer’s catalog in 2025.
The movie is part of a partnership between Netflix and Nickelodeon that saw some big titles spin-off from the franchise. One of them isSaving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, which is also coming fans' way soon. The projects further explore the potential of secondary characters in theSpongeBob SquarePantsfranchise– an excellent idea when you consider that many of them have become fan favorites throughout the years.
Ever sinceSpongeBob SquarePantsfirst premiered, Plankton has been dead-set on finding the secret recipe for the Krusty Krab burger – the most popular snack in Bikini Bottom. This has led Plankton to idealize countless ambitious plans, and he’s been a major villain inSpongeBob SquarePantsmoviesas well. Now, Plankton will get to have his own story told and maybe even earn a bit of sympathy from the public once we get to see what his day-to-day activities are like.
What Is the Story of ‘Plankton: The Movie?’
For now, Netflix is keeping details forPlankton: The Movieunder wraps, but considering the nonsense aspectsand the satirical natureof previousSpongeBob SquarePantsmovies, it’s safe to assume that those elements will also be featured in the Plankton adventure. There’s also a good chance that we’ll see thecharacter’s origin storyand further understand his motivations – beyond profit – to be so obsessed with the Krusty Krab burger recipe.
Mr. Lawrence,Jill Talley, Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Clancy Brown,andRodger Bumpasswill bring their vocal talents to the film directed byDave Needham. The story comes from Plankton voice actor himself, Mr. Lawrence, who penned the script withKazandChris Viscardi. The film will also feature original songs byBret McKenzie, Linda Perry, Mark Mothersbaugh,andBob Mothersbaugh.
Stay tuned to Collider to find out new information aboutPlankton: The Movieas soon as it is announced. In the meantime, you can watchSpongeBob SquarePantson Netflix.
SpongeBob SquarePants
Spongebob Squarepants is an animated comedy created by Stephen Hillenburg and starring voices from Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, and Rodger Bumpass. The series revolves around a sea sponge that goes on many misadventures with his friends Patrick, Squidward, and Sandy Cheeks in the lands of Bikini Bottom and the surrounding sea.
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