A long-rumored SpongeBob Squarepants film specializing in Sandy Cheeks could be making its manner onto Netflix in 2023, consistent with a brand new file. A new file info a number of the approaching Paramount titles developing for the give up of the yr and into 2023. The file lists Emily in Paris as one of the massive initiatives coming from Paramount completely to Netflix, and SpongeBob receives a mention, with the file saying:
“SpongeBob SquarePants is a international phenomenon and is continuously making an investment in new content material throughout all platforms. Looking beforehand to 2023, the content material of the 14 seasons will remain broadcast on Clan and season 2 of the Kampamento Koral spin-off will premiere: SpongeBob First Adventures and the spin-off of Patrick is the Star on Nickelodeon. And, as though this have been now no longer enough, a brand new characteristic movie of Arenita, one of the maximum cherished characters withinside the series, could be launched on Netflix in 2023.”
As Nickalive notes, many info surrounding the brand new identify are unknown, along with whether or not Netflix could be wearing the film globally or simply in pick out territories. The film will be a part of the deal Netflix caught with Nickelodeon in 2020. Over the beyond few years, Netflix has launched numerous Nickelodeon films completely primarily based totally on hooked up Nick IP. Most currently, they launched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie, however different films protected Invader Zim: Enter the FLORPUS, The Loud House Movie, and Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling.
Jeff Sneider at Collider first scooped the film again in May 2021, even though it remains but to be showed via way of means of Netflix. The file additionally said that Liza Johnson is directing and that SpongeBob author Kaz co-wrote the script with Tom J. Stern. The yr earlier than this file, the NYTimes said that Netflix might additionally be receiving a Squidward spin-off, however that turned into debunked quickly afterward.
SpongeBob’s availability on Netflix is fragmented to mention the least. Numerous areas are nonetheless streaming pick out seasons of the middle display with different areas dropping the identify simply currently in areas just like the UK. Netflix received the worldwide rights to The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge at the Run halfway thru the pandemic. Also, simply currently, Netflix launched a SpongeBob sport to its 30+ sturdy arsenal of cell sport titles. SpongeBob: Squarepants Get Cooking! turned into launched on iOS and Google Play on September 27th, with the sport evolved via way of means of iLLOGIKA.