The original SpongeBob SquarePants television series, which inspired the movie, premiered on Nickelodeon starting the popularity of the franchise.
Production started on the feature film adaptation of the SpongeBob SquarePants series, marking the transition to a theatrical release.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie was released in theaters, expanding the franchise to the big screen and reaching a wide audience.
The movie was released on DVD, allowing fans to watch the film at home and broaden its commercial success.