5 movies to watch if you liked Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie

Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks is a SpongeBob SquarePants movie that came out on the 2nd of August 2024. A comedy directed by Liza Johnson, the movie stars Carolyn Lawrence as Sandy Cheeks, and sees Tom Kenny reprise his role as SpongeBob SquarePants.

A children’s movie by genre, Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks has the following official synopsis, according to IMDB,

“When Bikini Bottom is suddenly scooped out of the ocean, Sandy Cheeks and SpongeBob journey to Sandy's home state of Texas, where they meet Sandy's family and must save Bikini Bottom from the hands of an evil CEO.”

The first Sandy Cheeks spinoff movie from the original SpongeBob SquarePants series preserves the same slapstick comedy that made the character so well-loved amongst audiences of all ages. Here, we look at similar animated offerings that can be ideal watches for viewers who loved Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks.

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5 movies for viewers who liked Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie

1. The SpongeBob Squarepants Movie series

There is a range of original Spongebob Squarepants movies featuring similar antics from the series’ fan-favorite characters. The 2015 movie, in particular, features a range of characters also seen in Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks, and offers a similar action-packed adventure.

This includes 2004’s The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, and 2015’s The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water. The fan-favorite series is also set to see a range of spinoffs being released in the coming time, and all of them may be ideal watches as well.

All the above movies are available on Netflix.

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2. Migration

Danny DeVito was part of Migration. (getty)

2023’s Migration is another adventure comedy that features some epic characters. The movie's cast presents an impressive montage of actors, including Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Keegan-Michael Key, Awkwafina, and Danny DeVito.

The plot follows a group of mallards who attempt to convince their father for a global vacation that will take them to New England, New York City, and Jamaica. Another kids’ movie that can prove to be a hilarious watch for adults as well, Migration released in December 2023, and is now available on Amazon Prime.

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3. The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is arguably the most commercially successful film mentioned in this list. It grossed over $1.36 billion worldwide and features a hilarious cast that portrays some fan-favorite characters from the series.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie features Mario and Luigi opening a plumbing business, but eventually ending up facing Bowser. Released in April 2023, the movie is available to stream on Amazon Prime and features a similar kind of humorous adventure featured in Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks. The movie features the likes of Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black, and Seth Rogen in its voice cast.

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4. Despicable Me 4

"Despicable Me 4" Photocall In London - Source: Getty

The fourth movie in the epic Despicable Me series, Despicable Me 4 saw its theatrical release earlier this month on July 4. The movie sees a range of actors reprising their roles. This includes Steve Carrell as the protagonist Gru, with Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell also reprising their characters.

Despicable Me 4 is also a commercial success, having garnered more than $700 million globally already. The series is often lauded for being one of the best animated comedies of all time and deserves its place in this list. Initially premiered in June 2024 at the Lincoln Center in New York City on June 9, the movie shares a range of similarities with the SpongeBob SquarePants series, in the sense that it features a similar ridiculous humor that has made it a stellar global success.

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5. Tony, Shelly and the Magic Light

The only foreign language film in this list, Tony, Shelly and the Magic Light, is a Czech film that was initially released in November 2023. The movie features the story of two kids who uncover a mystery world in their home, leading to an epic adventure that delves into various themes also seen in Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks.

Directed by Filip Pošivač, Tony, Shelly and the Magic Light is one of the most critically lauded animated movies of recent years. It won the Contrechamps award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and is the final movie that fans of Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks will undoubtedly love.