SpongeBob Replaced Sandy Cheeks Takes Lead in New Movie

There's exciting news for SpongeBob SquarePants fans as a new CG, live-action hybrid film is set to release soon. "Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie" is a fresh take that shifts the spotlight from SpongeBob to Sandy Cheeks, everyone's favorite southern squirrel. The first trailer for the film reveals that Bikini Bottom has been transplanted to Texas, presenting a unique scenario for Sandy to shine as the protagonist. This film also introduces audiences to Sandy's extended family and new characters voiced by talents such as Johnny Knoxville, Craig Robinson, and Grey Griffin. Scheduled for a digital-only release on Netflix, "Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie" will be available on August 2, making it the first SpongeBob film to bypass theaters entirely.

"Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie" is about Sandy Cheeks taking the lead to save Bikini Bottom after it is uprooted and moved to Texas. The movie combines CGI and live-action elements, featuring new characters and a fresh storyline, with Sandy Cheeks revealed as a flying squirrel for the first time.

"Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie" is a continuation of the SpongeBob SquarePants universe, a franchise that started with the animated television series in 1999. Known for its humor, memorable characters, and quirky storylines, SpongeBob SquarePants has become a cultural icon. The franchise has previously ventured into mixed media with the 2015 film "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water," successfully blending live-action and animation to capture the magic of Bikini Bottom in new ways.