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Burger King Unveils SpongeBob Menu Ahead of Movie Premiere

12/5/2025

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Summary

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Burger King launched a limited-time SpongeBob-themed menu tied to The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, premiering December 19.
Available from December 2, the menu features SpongeBob’s Krabby Whopper, Mr. Krabs’ Cheesy Bacon Tots, Patrick’s Star-berry Shortcake Pie, and Pirate’s Frozen Pineapple Float.
The Krabby Whopper features a flame-grilled patty on a yellow square bun.

History

Historical Context

Since its debut in 1999, *SpongeBob SquarePants* has become a cultural icon, with the Krabby Patty, its signature burger, symbolizing its success. By 2004, the series attracted over 61 million viewers in the U.S. Nickelodeon's collaborations with fast-food chains like Burger King and Wendy's reflect the show's enduring popularity and the trend of leveraging media franchises to engage consumers.

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Story summary

Burger King launched a limited-time SpongeBob-themed menu tied to The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, premiering December 19.
Available from December 2, the menu features SpongeBob’s Krabby Whopper, Mr. Krabs’ Cheesy Bacon Tots, Patrick’s Star-berry Shortcake Pie, and Pirate’s Frozen Pineapple Float.
The Krabby Whopper features a flame-grilled patty on a yellow square bun.

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