SpongeBob Premieres Its Sixth Movie with Santiago Segura

Published on January 05, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Promotional poster for the movie SpongeBob: A Pirate Adventure, showing SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy in pirate outfits in front of the Flying Dutchman's ghost ship.

SpongeBob Premieres His Sixth Movie with Santiago Segura

The most famous animated franchise from Bikini Bottom returns to the big screen. SpongeBob: A Pirate Adventure premieres this Thursday, December 25, continuing the saga that began in 1999. This new underwater mission brings the series' characteristic humor to a cinematic scale. 🎬

A New Mission with an Old Acquaintance

The plot follows SpongeBob and his friends on an underwater quest where they face the Flying Dutchman. This classic series antagonist appears here as a pirate ghost, adding a touch of spectral adventure to the usual comedy. The production demonstrates the enduring relevance of the universe created by Stephen Hillenburg.

Key Facts about the Feature Film:
  • It is the sixth film derived from the original animated series.
  • It combines the series' humor with a larger-scale adventure for cinema.
  • Its Christmas release aims to attract family audiences and original fans.
The Flying Dutchman finally finds someone who understands his spectral humor.

The Spanish Voice of the Villain

For the Spanish dubbed version, actor and director Santiago Segura lends his voice to the Flying Dutchman. This work marks Segura's return to dubbing after participating in Monsters, Inc.. His performance brings a recognizable and unique nuance to the pirate ghost for Spanish-speaking audiences. 🎭

Segura's Dubbing Career:
  • Previously voiced the character Sulley in Monsters, Inc.
  • His participation adds a layer of local humor to the classic villain.
  • It is suggested that his jokes could rival those of the ghost himself.

The Legacy of a Franchise on the Big Screen

This premiere underscores how the SpongeBob franchise expands its presence in cinema. More than two decades after its start, the intellectual property maintains solid popularity, adapting its essence to work in a feature film format. The movie not only seeks to entertain a new generation but also connect with those who grew up watching adventures in the pineapple under the sea. The combination of a beloved cast, an iconic villain, and a standout dubbing voice sets up a Christmas release loaded with nostalgia and laughs. 🌊