Actors including Antonio Banderas join the cast for The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.
SpongeBob and friends discover that the Golden Spatula, symbol of the Krabby Patty formula, has been stolen from the Krusty Krab.
Burger Beard, the pirate antagonist, steals the Krabby Patty secret formula, threatening Bikini Bottom's food supply and happiness.
SpongeBob, Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and Sandy decide to leave Bikini Bottom and head to the surface world to recover the stolen formula.
The group reaches the surface and confronts Burger Beard, who has become a giant pirate using magic from the book of magic.
SpongeBob and friends gain superhero powers to fight Burger Beard and retrieve the Golden Spatula and secret formula.
An epic battle between the superheroes and Burger Beard takes place, culminating in the recovery of the Golden Spatula.
SpongeBob and friends return to Bikini Bottom with the formula, restoring peace and prosperity to the town and the Krusty Krab.