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SpongeBob's Underwater Quest Collides with Avatar Sequel
11 Nov, 2025
Summary
- New SpongeBob movie releasing on December 19
- Faces competition from Avatar: Fire and Ash
- Eyeing modest $25-35 million opening weekend
In just over a month, fans of the beloved cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants will be treated to a new movie adventure. "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants" is scheduled to hit theaters on December 19, 2025, but it will face stiff competition from the highly anticipated Avatar sequel, "Avatar: Fire and Ash."
According to industry projections, the new SpongeBob movie is eyeing a modest opening weekend at the domestic box office, with estimates ranging between $25 million and $35 million. If the film lands within this range, it will record the third-lowest opening in the SpongeBob film franchise, behind the previous installments.
