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Plankton: The Movie

  • 2025
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
3.1K
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Lori Alan, Mary Jo Catlett, Tom Kenny, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, and Jill Talley in Plankton: The Movie (2025)
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When Karen the Computer decides to take over the world, it's up to Plankton to stop her - with a little help from SpongeBob and the Gal Pals (Pearl, Sandy, and Mrs. Puff).When Karen the Computer decides to take over the world, it's up to Plankton to stop her - with a little help from SpongeBob and the Gal Pals (Pearl, Sandy, and Mrs. Puff).When Karen the Computer decides to take over the world, it's up to Plankton to stop her - with a little help from SpongeBob and the Gal Pals (Pearl, Sandy, and Mrs. Puff).

  • Director
    • Dave Needham
  • Writers
    • Mr. Lawrence
    • Kaz
    • Chris Viscardi
  • Stars
    • Mr. Lawrence
    • Jill Talley
    • Tom Kenny
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.3/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dave Needham
    • Writers
      • Mr. Lawrence
      • Kaz
      • Chris Viscardi
    • Stars
      • Mr. Lawrence
      • Jill Talley
      • Tom Kenny
    • 45User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Mr. Lawrence
    Mr. Lawrence
    • Plankton
    • (voice)
    • …
    Jill Talley
    Jill Talley
    • Karen
    • (voice)
    • …
    Tom Kenny
    Tom Kenny
    • SpongeBob
    • (voice)
    • …
    Bill Fagerbakke
    Bill Fagerbakke
    • Patrick
    • (voice)
    • …
    Rodger Bumpass
    Rodger Bumpass
    • Squidward
    • (voice)
    • …
    Carolyn Lawrence
    Carolyn Lawrence
    • Sandy
    • (voice)
    Clancy Brown
    Clancy Brown
    • Mr. Krabs
    • (voice)
    • …
    Mary Jo Catlett
    Mary Jo Catlett
    • Mrs. Puff
    • (voice)
    Lori Alan
    Lori Alan
    • Pearl
    • (voice)
    • …
    Dee Bradley Baker
    Dee Bradley Baker
    • Perch Perkins
    • (voice)
    • …
    Kate Higgins
    Kate Higgins
    • Ma Plankton
    • (voice)
    Genesis Clarre
    • Bucket Girl
    Sale Taylor
    Sale Taylor
    • Ice Cream Guy
    Natalie Kailey
    Natalie Kailey
    • Sunblock Gal
    Austin Valli
    Austin Valli
    • Fitness Bro
    Abbi Ella Gonzales
    • Sand Castle Girl
    Toby Larsen
    Toby Larsen
    • Sand Castle Boy
    Dave Needham
    • (Handsome) Plankton
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Dave Needham
    • Writers
      • Mr. Lawrence
      • Kaz
      • Chris Viscardi
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    Reviewers say 'Plankton: The Movie' garners mixed reactions, with praise for its engaging storyline, character development, and humor, especially Plankton and Karen's dynamic. Animation and songs receive varied responses, while critics note issues with plot, pacing, and character use. Despite shortcomings, many find it an enjoyable SpongeBob addition, though it may not match earlier films. The movie is deemed decent with potential for improvement, appealing more to young viewers and dedicated fans.
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    8GiraffeDoor

    Way better than it has any right to be.

    I was very pleasantly surprised by this quite touching portrait of a character we have known for a while.

    A love story of the kind in which two people have been together for a while, there is a lot to unpack in this relationship with a very satisfying character arc and admirable they never compromise on Plankton as a villain. He isn't an anti-hero, he is a villain forced into temporary alliance and it plays very well.

    Squidward gets cut a break and Patrick is thankfully de-emphasized but is still there.

    The songs are alright, there are some super moments of humor and I loved a lot of sequences using contrasting styles of animation.

    They do this thing with Sandy, Mrs Puff and Pearl sort of being a friendship group and it really works; there is the right amount of irony to pull it off.

    I really am as surprised as anyone, I thought this would be painful like the Sandy Movie.

    Better than Sponge on the Run but not as good as Sponge out of Water.
    7vanstylerzero

    It's Cinema!

    In this new installment of the SpongeBob movie, we delve into the villain's experienced psychologist: Plankton.

    A new threat hits Bikini Bottom, and it's none other than Karen, who turns out to be the biggest villain of all.

    This new adventure will immerse us in the crazy love story of the villains of this show. Half of the music was enjoyable and the other half was terrible. A few jokes for adults and as an extra fact: a tribute to the classic Plankton episodes that we all remember.

    I definitely recommend giving it a try, it's not as good as the first movie but it's certainly better than the last four installments we've had.
    8Zacksharoon

    Ok this movie deserves a higher rate!

    This is one of the best sponge bob movies! The Sandy one was by far the worst ever made (actually I never liked Sandy character very much so I hadn't my hopes higher for that one).

    Plankton is a great character to have a movie about, he is the villain and at the same time he is funny and charismatic and I like when him and SpongeBob bonds together.

    This movie deserves a higher rate it is way better than the sponge bob out of water (2015) and Sponge On The Run (2020).

    This movie was entertaining to me as an adult and can easily be a great movie for kids. The other sponge bob movies were just very childish even for some kids (except the first 2D one that is incredible)
    7lucasgregoc

    Don't add humans to the show

    This movie is a fun and nostalgic experience, especially for those who grew up watching SpongeBob SquarePants. It stays true to the humor and charm of the series while giving us an interesting look into Plankton's world. I really enjoyed learning about Karen's origin and how she became Plankton's sidekick, it was a great addition to his character and added more depth to their relationship.

    The musical moments were simple but entertaining, capturing the lighthearted spirit of SpongeBob movies.

    The 3D animation is different from what I was used to, but it looked smooth, colorful, and visually appealing.

    However, the script isn't perfect, and the humans acting at the end was TERRIBLE. It completely took me out of the experience. Despite that, it's still an enjoyable movie, and I would rate it 7/10.
    7imdbfan-9248267333

    my honest opinion

    While everything is very good, I really love this movie, the only flaw I hate about it is the fact they try to rewrite the lore about why plankton wants the Krabby patty secret formula, besides that everything else is really good, of course whenever there's a flashback, I feel like they should've went to more of the original cartoonist style because in my opinion that'd make it better, but it does have its good sides, its a really good love story about plankton and karen, and yes there could've been more characters used, its overall a good movie I really loved watching it, I'll admit it was pretty funny too.

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      As with the previous spin-off movie, this movie was leaked online in it's entirety in August 2024 as a result of a Netflix data leak.
    • Connections
      References Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      Welcome To Bikini Bottom
      Performed by Tom Kenny.

      Written by Bret McKenzie.

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    • Release date
      • March 7, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Plankton: La película
    • Production companies
      • Nickelodeon Animation Studios
      • Nickelodeon Movies
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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