Iconic kids show Spongebob Squarepants confirms huge 25th anniversary special as spin-off show lands two new series
A BELOVED children’s cartoon gave fans a sneak peak at its 25th anniversary special before revealing that a spin off show will continue for at least two more series.
Spongebob SquarePantsis an iconic cartoon that has captured the hearts of kids and adults alike with his adventures in Bikini Bottom with their friends Patrick Star, Mr Krabs and Gary the Snail among others.
At a SpongeBob SquarePants panel at New York Comic Con 2024, Nickelodeon revealed that The Patrick Star Show, the second SpongeBob SquarePants spinoff, has now been renewed for seasons four and five.
At the convention they also showed a half-hour 25th anniversary special, SpongeBob SquarePants, Snow Yellow.
In addition, they offered a sneak peak at the 25th anniversary special SpongeBob SquarePants, SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas.
The treats kept on coming as fans were also given a first look at The Patrick Star Show, Thanks But No Thanksgiving.
The series follows the starfish and his family and is currently in its third season, also airing on Nickelodeon.
The show’s stars Tom Kenny – who plays SpongeBob – and Bill Fagerbakke – who plays Patrick Star – appeared on stage to celebrate the show’s 25th anniversary.
Carolyn Lawrence, who plays Sandy Cheeks, was also there, as well as Rodger Bumpass (Squidward) and Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs).
They actors were joined by executive producers Marc Ceccarelli and Vincent Waller.
Snow Yellow sees evil Queen Karen seek to try and claim the title ‘The squarest of them all’ for herself using cunning tactics.
The episode is due to air on Nickelodeon in November, along with The Patrick Star Show’s Thanks But No Thanksgiving.
In that episode, the Stars spend a happy holidays with Bunny’s family in Klopnod.
Meanwhile, in SpongeBob SquarePants – SpongeBob & Sandy’s Country Christmas, one of Sandy’s experiments ends in disaster, so it is up to the Cheeks family to team up to save Christmas.
It stars Craig Robinson as Pa Cheeks, Johnny Knoxville as Randy Cheeks, and Grey Delisle as Ma Cheeks.
Granny Cheeks, Rosie and Rowdy return to their roles as Sandy Cheek’s family. They also appeared in Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie.
The Spongebob Christmas special premieres in December on Nickelodeon and Paramount+.
Catch episodes of Spongebob and The Patrick Star show on Nickleodeon.