The SpongeBob Movie 4

The SpongeBob Movie 4 is a 2023 American live-action/animated comedy film directed by Vincent Waller in his directorial debut, with a story written by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger and Mr. Lawrence, and live-action sequences directed by Mike Mitchell. It is the fourth film based on the TV series SpongeBob SquarePants, and stars Jim Carrey and the voices of Tom Kenny, Lori Alan, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Mary Jo Catlett, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, and Jill Talley, reprising their roles from the series.

The film follows Captain Munch (Carrey), a notorious yet underestimated pirate who steals the Krabby Patty secret formula to open his own nautical-themed fast food chain and prove his worth to his late ancestors, all of whom were famous restaurateurs in their prime. When SpongeBob and his friends discover that the formula has disappeared, they return to the human world to retrieve it. However, SpongeBob isn't the Captain's biggest threat; Pearl, Mr. Krabs' mammalian daughter, has also reached dry land, defying her dad's orders to stay behind (and going barefoot to symbolize her personal freedom). When she discovers Munch's evil deed, she leads an army of all Bikini Bottom denizens to retrieve the recipe...no matter the cost. To put an end to the chaos, Munch decides to write a story about SpongeBob in hopes of trapping all of the characters in his book.

The film was produced by Nickelodeon Movies and United Plankton Pictures, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was released on July 24, 2023, and received positive reviews from critics and audiences. It was a box office success, grossing $300 million against a $90 million budget.

Cast
Jim Carrey as Captain Munch

Lori Alan as:
 * Pearl Krabs, a teenage whale who is Mr. Krabs' daughter, and the leader of the mob of Bikini Bottomites. Leslie Carrara-Rudolph and Ty Karac Sargent provide the puppeteer work for Pearl.
 * One of Captain Munch's pet parrots.
 * Additional Bikini Bottomites.

Tom Kenny as:
 * SpongeBob SquarePants, an optimistic but naive sponge who is the most famous denizen of Bikini Bottom.
 * Gary, SpongeBob's pet snail.
 * One of Captain Munch's pet parrots.
 * Additional Bikini Bottomites.

Bill Fagerbakke as:
 * Patrick Star, a dim-witted but friendly starfish who is SpongeBob's best friend.
 * One of Captain Munch's pet parrots.

Clancy Brown as:
 * Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob's boss at the Krusty Krab.
 * One of Captain Munch's pet parrots.

Rodger Bumpass as:
 * Squidward Tentacles, a cantankerous octopus who is SpongeBob's neighbor and clerk at the Krusty Krab.
 * One of Captain Munch's pet parrots.
 * Additional Bikini Bottomites.

Carolyn Lawrence as:
 * Sandy Cheeks, a prideful and intelligent squirrel who is a close friend to SpongeBob.
 * One of Captain Munch's pet parrots.
 * Additional Bikini Bottomites.

Mr. Lawrence as:
 * Plankton, a villainous plankton who is Mr. Krabs' rival.
 * Larry, a muscular lobster who is the lifeguard at Goo Lagoon.
 * One of Captain Munch's pet parrots.
 * Additional Bikini Bottomites.

Jill Talley as:
 * KAREN, Plankton's computer wife.
 * One of Captain Munch's pet parrots.
 * Additional Bikini Bottomites.

Mary Jo Catlett as:
 * Mrs. Puff, a pufferfish who is SpongeBob's boating teacher.
 * One of Captain Munch's pet parrots.

Dee Bradley Baker as:
 * Perch Perkins, the local reporter in Bikini Bottom.
 * Squilliam Fancyson, Squidward's wealthy and vain high school rival.
 * One of Captain Munch's pet parrots.
 * Additional Bikini Bottomites.

Thomas F. Wilson as:
 * Sparky, a giant octopus who serves as Pearl's bodyguard and most loyal ally.
 * One of Captain Munch's pet parrots.
 * Additional Bikini Bottomites.

Jack Black, Veronica Afflerbach, Aleisha LaNae Allen, Kevin Clark, Miranda Cosgrove, Brian Falduto, Joey Gaydos Jr., Jordan-Claire Green, Caitlin Hale, Maryam Hassan, Cole Hawkins, James Hosey, Zachary Infante, Angelo Massagli, Rivkah Reyes, and Robert Tsai make cameo appearances, reprising their roles from the 2003 film School of Rock, which was also distributed by Paramount Pictures.Carrey's Dumb and Dumber co-star Jeff Daniels and Ace Ventura co-star Courteney Cox appear as customers during the ending scene of opening night at Captain Munch's new fast food restaurant.Tom Lister Jr. plays a police chief who stands off against Pearl before the climax, before Pearl uses her cunning and unassuming appearance to leave him vulnerable to her army.