It's a SpongeBob Christmas! (2012)
Kernel Score: 76% · 252 ratings · Rated G
Genres: Family, Animation, Comedy, TV Movie
Released: 2012-09-19
Runtime: 48 minutes
Where to watch It's a SpongeBob Christmas!
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
At Christmastime in Bikini Bottom, everyone's excited except Plankton, who always gets a lump of coal from Santa. But he vows this year he'll finally get his wish – the Krabby Patty formula! And it won't be by being good. He's gonna make everyone in Bikini Bottom bad!
It's a SpongeBob Christmas! parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that It's a SpongeBob Christmas! (2012) is a G-rated animated holiday special where Plankton schemes to make everyone in Bikini Bottom naughty to steal the Krabby Patty formula.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild cartoon mischief and slapstick typical of the G-rated SpongeBob franchise, with no real danger.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Mark Caballero
Cast
- Tom Kenny as SpongeBob SquarePants
- Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star
- Rodger Bumpass as Squidward
- Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs
- Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy Cheeks
- Mr. Lawrence as Plankton (voice)
- Jill Talley as Karen
- Lori Alan as Pearl
- Paul Tibbitt as Potty
- John Goodman as Santa Claus
It's a SpongeBob Christmas! FAQ
Is It's a SpongeBob Christmas! good?
It's a SpongeBob Christmas! has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 252 audience ratings.
Where can I watch It's a SpongeBob Christmas!?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is It's a SpongeBob Christmas! OK for kids?
It's a SpongeBob Christmas! is rated G. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that It's a SpongeBob Christmas! (2012) is a G-rated animated holiday special where Plankton schemes to make everyone in Bikini Bottom naughty to steal the Krabby Patty formula.
What movies are like It's a SpongeBob Christmas!?
If you liked It's a SpongeBob Christmas!, try Robin Robin, My Life as a Zucchini, A Town Called Panic and Isle of Dogs.