Burger King has launched a new limited-time SpongeBob-themed menu, centered on a special SpongeBob meal and “Krabby Whopper,” to promote the upcoming film “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants.” The promotion combines themed food items, collectible toys, and app-based rewards, and is rolling out across U.S. locations for the 2025 holiday season.
What the SpongeBob meal includes
The core SpongeBob bundle being highlighted in coverage typically includes:
- SpongeBob’s Krabby Whopper, a quarter‑pound flame‑grilled beef burger on a yellow, square bun inspired by SpongeBob, topped in classic Whopper style with cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mayo.
- Mr. Krabs’ Cheesy Bacon Tots, which are potato tots loaded with cheese and bacon bits as a side.
- A pineapple or piña colada–style frozen drink, often called the Pirate’s Frozen Pineapple Float, tying into the under‑the‑sea and “pineapple under the sea” theming.
Some markets and reviewers describe a “Bikini Bottom” or SpongeBob bundle that packages these items together at a set price, with availability and pricing varying by location.
Kids’ meal and collectibles
Alongside the main meal, Burger King is offering a special edition King Jr. Meal in an “Under the Sea” pineapple‑shaped box, aimed at younger SpongeBob fans. The kids’ meal features one of six different collectible SpongeBob toys plus a limited‑edition SpongeBob crown, extending the promotion beyond food into souvenirs. Regional coverage notes that families can seek out participating locations for access to the full packaging and toy lineup.
Timing, locations, and app tie‑ins
The SpongeBob menu is being promoted as a holiday‑season tie‑in running in advance of the movie’s U.S. theatrical release on December 19, 2025. Articles note that the themed items began appearing on menus in early December, with no firm end date but an indication they will stay “while supplies last,” which is typical for movie tie‑ins. Burger King is also encouraging Royal Perks loyalty members to order the SpongeBob items through its app, with references to exclusive meals and interactions branded around SpongeBob within the digital ordering experience.
Reception and early reviews
Early food‑media reviews characterize the SpongeBob Movie Menu as a nostalgia‑driven promotion, particularly appealing to millennial parents who grew up with the show and are now bringing their children. Reviewers describe the Krabby Whopper itself as a fairly classic Whopper‑style burger whose novelty lies mostly in the square, yellow bun and branding, while praising the overall menu concept, packaging design, and variety as a strong example of a movie tie‑in. Local outlets in several states are guiding readers on where to find the SpongeBob meal and highlighting the themed box and toys as key draws beyond the food itself.
Key elements at a glance
| Element | Details |
|----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Main burger | SpongeBob’s Krabby Whopper on a yellow square bun. |
| Side item | Mr. Krabs’ Cheesy Bacon Tots. |
| Themed drink | Pirate’s Frozen Pineapple Float or similar pineapple drink. |
| Kids’ meal extras | Pineapple “Under the Sea” box, 1 of 6 toys, SpongeBob crown. |
| Promo timing | Early December 2025 launch, tied to Dec. 19 movie release. |
| Availability | Limited time, while supplies last; participation varies by location. |
Sources
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