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SpongeBob Returns to Theaters in France With New Pirate Adventure

Directed by early series veteran Derek Drymon, the family film blends animation with live action as critics praise its energy for kids and note limited novelty.

Overview

  • Bob l’éponge - Le film : Un pour tous, tous pirates ! opens in French cinemas on December 24 with a 1h28 runtime.
  • The story follows SpongeBob’s bid to prove himself through trials set by the ghostly Flying Dutchman in a coming-of-age, family-oriented adventure.
  • Mark Hamill voices the Flying Dutchman in the original version, with French television figure Éric Antoine dubbing the character in France.
  • Returning director Derek Drymon mixes animation with live action and more digital VFX after presenting the project at the Annecy festival.
  • Early reviews describe a lively, gag-filled crowd-pleaser for children, with some uneven live-action moments and limited freshness for older viewers.