Rap sensation Ice Spice has joined the cast of the upcoming animated comedy The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants as one of the new additions to the film. The fourth installment in the SpongeBob SquarePants movie series, Search for SquarePants, was initially announced three years ago in 2022.
According to the film’s logline, the story will follow SpongeBob and his friends as they journey into the depths of the ocean to confront the ghost of the Flying Dutchman. The movie is scheduled for release in December 2025.
Ice Spice joins the cast of the new SpongeBob movie, Search for SquarePants
Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation have recently revealed the latest cast additions for the upcoming installment in the SpongeBob SquarePants film series, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.
Revealed at the Annecy International Animation Festival in France on Tuesday, the new cast members include Regina Hall, Sherry Cola, Arturo Castro, and George Lopez, along with four-time Grammy-nominated rapper Ice Spice, as per The Hollywood Reporter.
The rapper is also set to contribute an original song to the movie. The SpongeBob Movie would mark her second movie role, following her acting debut in Spike Lee and Denzel Washington’s upcoming crime thriller, Highest 2 Lowest.
The new cast will be joining the returning cast members of the franchise, including Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, and Mark Hamill.
Scheduled for release on December 19, 2025, this animated adventure promises a fresh sonic twist to SpongeBob’s deep-sea mission. The film will be directed by Derek Drymon and written by Pam Brady and Matt Lieberman.
Meet the star-studded cast of the new SpongeBob movie
Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation have added a vibrant group of new talent to The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. However, their roles are still under wraps.
Regina Hall, a veteran of both comedy and drama, is best known for her roles in the Scary Movie franchise, Girls Trip, and the critically acclaimed indie Support the Girls.
George Lopez, Sherry Cola, and Arturo Castro each bring a unique comedic voice to the cast. Lopez, known for his hit sitcom and animated roles in Rio and The Smurfs, joins Cola, a breakout star from Joy Ride, and Castro, celebrated for Broad City and his sketch series Alternatino.
Then there’s Ice Spice, the four-time Grammy-nominated rapper whose viral track ‘Bikini Bottom’ made her a cultural fit for the SpongeBob universe long before this casting. It’s also a full-circle moment for the rapper, who has openly expressed her love for the animated character.
She even joked in a past video about having a crush on the Bikini Bottom native. “The only animated character I ever had a crush on was like SpongeBob, you know he’s very integrated in my life,” she said in a short clip previously shared by DJ Akademiks on Instagram.
With these new cast members onboard, Search for SquarePants is shaping up to offer a fresh take on the beloved franchise, blending familiar voices with new perspectives. More details about their roles are expected as the film’s December 2025 release approaches.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is currently slated to be released on December 19, 2025.
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