Plankton: The Movie
“They needed a hero. They got a villain.”
Synopsis
Plankton's tangled love story with his sentient computer wife goes sideways when she takes a stand — and decides to destroy the world without him.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-04
Top Cast
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Mr. Lawrence
Plankton / Teen Plankton / Rube / Snorkler (voice)
Jill Talley
Karen / All the Karens / Alarm Voice / Stiletto Woman / Old Lady Cane (voice)
Tom Kenny
SpongeBob / Random Student / Gary / French Narrator (voice)
Bill Fagerbakke
Patrick / Troop (voice)
Rodger Bumpass
Squidward / Fish Troop / Goofy Goober Employee (voice)
Carolyn Lawrence
Sandy (voice)
Clancy Brown
Mr. Krabs / Pa Plankton (voice)
Mary Jo Catlett
Mrs. Puff (voice)
Lori Alan
Pearl / A Woman in Crowd (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker
Perch Perkins / Roommate / Guy in the Back of the Crowd / Muscle Fish (voice)
Kate Higgins
Ma Plankton (voice)
Genesis Clarre
Bucket Girl
Sale Taylor
Ice Cream Guy
Natalie Kailey
Sunblock Gal
Austin Valli
Fitness Bro
Abbi Ella Gonzales
Sand Castle Girl
Toby Larsen
Sand Castle Boy
Dave Needham
(Handsome) Plankton (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dave Needham
- Screenplay & Story
- Mr. Lawrence, Kaz, Chris Viscardi
- Original Score
- Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper
- Original Title
- Plankton: The Movie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Nickelodeon Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dave Needham
Mr. Lawrence, Kaz, Chris Viscardi, Stephen Hillenburg, Chuck Klein
Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper
Lisa Linder
Vincent Waller, Marc Ceccarelli
Department Leadership Roster
Dave Needham
Director
Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper
Original Music Composer
Mr. Lawrence
Screenplay
Kaz
Screenplay
Chris Viscardi
Screenplay
Lisa Linder
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Plankton: The Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Plankton: The Movie about?
Plankton's tangled love story with his sentient computer wife goes sideways when she takes a stand — and decides to destroy the world without him.
Who directed Plankton: The Movie?
Plankton: The Movie was directed by Dave Needham.
Who stars in Plankton: The Movie?
The principal cast of Plankton: The Movie includes Mr. Lawrence, Jill Talley, Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass.
When was Plankton: The Movie released and how long is it?
Plankton: The Movie was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Plankton: The Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Plankton: The Movie was composed by Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper.
Is Plankton: The Movie based on a book or true story?
Plankton: The Movie is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Stephen Hillenburg".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Plankton: The Movie?
Plankton: The Movie holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: U/A 7+.