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SpongeBob: Order Up
Directed bySean Charmatz
Written by
Based onSpongeBob SquarePants
by Stephen Hillenburg
Produced byJennie Monica Hammond
Production
company
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release dates
  • June 10, 2025 (2025-06-10) (Annecy)
  • July 18, 2025 (2025-07-18) (with Smurfs)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

SpongeBob: Order Up is an upcoming American animated short film based on the SpongeBob SquarePants television series, created by Stephen Hillenburg. It was directed by Sean Charmatz, and written by Charmatz and Paul Tibbitt. The film centers on SpongeBob as he overuses the Krusty Krab's order up bell, much to the dismay of his irritable co-worker, Squidward.

The short film was produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio in 2011-12 but remained unreleased for several years. Order Up is scheduled to premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 10, 2025, and release in theaters on July 18, 2025, along with screenings of Smurfs.

Premise

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During one of his shifts at the Krusty Krab, SpongeBob amuses himself by overusing the restaurant's order up bell, much to the dismay of his grumpy co-worker and neighbor, Squidward.[1]

Production

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In May 2025, it was reported that two animated short films, SpongeBob: Order Up and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2 – Lost in New Jersey, would debut at Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon's presentation at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2025.[2][3] Order Up was produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio in 2011-12 but remained unreleased for several years.[1] It was directed by Sean Charmatz, who served as a storyboard director, writer, and artist on the main SpongeBob SquarePants television series.[4][2] Charmatz co-wrote it with series veteran and former showrunner, Paul Tibbitt. Other credits include: Tibbet and series creator Stephen Hillenburg as executive producers; Jennie Monica Hammond as producer; Alan Smart as animation and supervising director; Peter Bennett as art director; and Alvaro Zalaya as production manager.[1]

Release

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SpongeBob: Order Up is scheduled to premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 10, 2025, and release in theaters on July 18, 2025, along with screenings of Smurfs.[2][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d O'Rourke, Ryan (June 9, 2025). "Never-Before-Seen 'SpongeBob SquarePants' Short "Order Up" Is Coming to Theaters With 'Smurfs' [Exclusive]". Collider. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Giardina, Carolyn (May 26, 2025). "Live-Action 'How To Train Your Dragon' Among Additions to Annecy Lineup". Variety. Archived from the original on May 27, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  3. ^ Bharanidharan, Sadhana (May 27, 2025). "Annecy adds more screenings to its 2025 lineup". Kidscreen. Archived from the original on May 27, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
  4. ^ Spry, Jeff (January 29, 2024). "'Orion and the Dark' Director Sean Charmatz and Producer Peter McCown on Composing DreamWorks' Thrilling Nocturne". Animation Magazine. Archived from the original on April 25, 2025. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
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