This is the first film in the franchise to be entirely animated in 3D CGI , giving the characters a modernized yet "squishy" look that mimics traditional 2D expressions.
Originally set for theaters, it debuted on Netflix internationally in 2020 and on Paramount+ in the U.S. in 2021. The.SpongeBob.Movie.Sponge.on.the.Run.2020.NF.W...
The film serves as a launching point for the prequel series Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years , which depicts the characters as children at summer camp. Critical Reception This is the first film in the franchise
