Something delicious is bubbling up from Bikini Bottom — and it’s coming to Burger King this December. In celebration of the upcoming film The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, the fast-food chain is rolling out a limited-edition menu that’s equal parts quirky and crave-worthy. From the signature square bun to collectible toys and ocean-inspired packaging, this under-the-sea collaboration is set to make waves among fans, young and old. Keep reading to unwrap the full lineup, launch details, and see if it can outshine the previous SpongeBob SquarePants collab with rival restaurant Wendy’s.
Burger King’s SpongeBob collection leaks online
While Burger King has yet to make an official announcement, a leaked employee training guide has already given fans a sneak peek at what’s cooking beneath the waves — and it’s nothing short of mouthwatering. The upcoming Burger King x The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants collaboration promises a playful mix of new flavors, with a lineup that could rival any Bikini Bottom feast.
- SpongeBob’s Krabby Whopper: The iconic Whopper gets a quirky makeover, featuring a ¼ lb. flame-grilled beef patty topped with melty cheese and served on a bright yellow square bun infused with natural spices.
- Pirates Frozen Pineapple Float: A frosty tropical drink that captures SpongeBob’s pineapple-loving spirit
- Krabs’ Cheesy Bacon Tots: Golden, crispy tots loaded with gooey cheese and savory bacon — the kind of treasure Mr. Krabs would guard with his claws.
- Patrick’s Star-berry Shortcake Pie: A sweet, berry-filled dessert that’s as cheerful and colorful as SpongeBob’s best friend.
- Bikini Bottom Bundle: The ultimate combo meal featuring the Krabby Whopper, Cheesy Bacon Tots, Frozen Pineapple Float, and Star-berry Shortcake Pie — perfect for fans who want it all.
- SpongeBob King Jr. Meals: For younger fans, these meals include a Hamburger, Cheeseburger, or Chicken Nuggets, all served in a playful pineapple box topped with a Burger King crown.
- Collectible Toys: Five fan-favorite characters make up the toy collection: SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and Gary the Snail.
- Themed Packaging: The ocean-inspired packaging includes plastic cups, treasure chest cartons, pineapple boxes, and Whopper wraps.
Fans won’t have to wait long to get a taste of this collaboration. According to a leaked Burger King employee handbook, the limited-edition SpongeBob menu is scheduled to arrive in restaurants across the United States on Tuesday, December 2, 2025
As of now, details about international availability, including for the United Kingdom and other markets, have not been confirmed. But for fans stateside, the countdown to this whimsical, ocean-inspired feast is officially on.
Why fans think Burger King’s SpongeBob collab will beat Wendy’s
Burger King isn’t the first major fast‑food chain to give the undersea world of SpongeBob SquarePants its own menu moment. Back in October 2024, Wendy’s launched its “Krabby Patty Kollab” to commemorate the show’s 25th anniversary, making the fictional burger real for a limited time. The meal included a quarter‑pound burger, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, and a top‑secret “Krabby Kollab” sauce, plus a “Pineapple Under the Sea” Frosty.
While the concept was fun in theory, many fans felt the execution was underwhelming. The themed packaging was sparse, the menu tweaks minimal, and for some, it simply felt like a regular burger in a SpongeBob wrapper.
With that as the backdrop, early fan reactions to Burger King’s upcoming collab are decidedly more optimistic. One Reddit commenter remarked: “This actually looks 100x better than the Wendy’s collab. Literally all that Wendy’s did was just make a Dave’s Single and put sauce on it. At least so far it looks like BK is actually trying.” Another chimed in: “Most people didn’t even get the SpongeBob‑themed bag [from Wendy’s] because apparently it was just for advertising.”
SpongeBob sets sail on his biggest adventure yet
Get ready to dive deeper than ever before with The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants! In this all-new, can’t-miss cinematic event, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following the mysterious ghost pirate The Flying Dutchman on a high-seas comedy adventure. Joined by his Bikini Bottom friends, SpongeBob ventures into uncharted depths of the ocean — places no sponge has ever gone. The film sails into theaters and RealD 3D on Friday, December 19, 2025.
Directed by Derek Drymon with a screenplay by Pam Brady, the film stars returning favorites Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy Cheeks), and Mr. Lawrence (Plankton), alongside George Lopez, Isis “Ice Spice” Gaston, Arturo Castro, Sherry Cola, Regina Hall, and Mark Hamill as The Flying Dutchman. Watch the teaser trailer below:
