The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (not Search for SquarePants, possibly another film, as that does seem to match this movie overview), takes off with a series of underwater crimes that are baffling Bikini Bottom's finest, the police. Plankton's latest heist leaves SpongeBob and Patrick in a predicament where he must go to the surface world and retrieve a treasure in order to save Bikini Bottom. Plankton acquires an ancient book that allows him to rob the Fry Cook Museum, and the citizens of Bikini Bottom start suspecting that a thief from the surface world committed the crime. In desperate pursuit of reclaiming the loot, SpongeBob and Mr. Krabs travel to the human world on land. The duo is shocked by the unfamiliar surroundings, and they have difficulty adjusting to being on land. They soon meet Karen, Plankton's computer wife, who has become disillusioned with her lack of human-like emotions, as voiced by Jenny Slate. On land, the duo teams up with Squidward's long-lost twin sister, Squilliam Fancyson, played by Antonio Banda, along with a human named Karen, voiced by Jenny Slate. Together they face off against Plankton in an interdimensional battle. SpongeBob is initially overwhelmed by the differences in the new environment, but he eventually adapts to life on land with his new abilities, such as wearing pants and using a pencil as a sword. The film also delves into the relationship between Plankton and his wife Karen. Despite Plankton's infidelity and the lack of emotional fulfillment she experiences in their relationship, Karen proves to be fiercely devoted to him. As the plot unfolds, she finds herself torn between her own desires and the love she still holds for her cheating husband. Throughout the film, Plankton repeatedly attempts to steal a powerful artifact known as the "Chum Bucket of Atlantis," which would give him ultimate power and allow him to dominate Bikini Bottom forever. However, SpongeBob and his allies thwart each of Plankton's attempts, leading him to grow increasingly desperate. In the climactic final battle, SpongeBob and his friends must stop Plankton and Karen before they are able to claim the artifact. SpongeBob also manages to convince Karen of the love and devotion her husband truly feels for her, which in turn saves their relationship from falling apart due to Plankton's infidelity. In the end, the citizens of Bikini Bottom are reunited with their treasures, and SpongeBob returns to his home under the sea, while still holding onto the lessons he learned on land. The film ends with SpongeBob and his friends laughing and celebrating their victory over the forces of evil. This film's mix of both comedy and action takes fans of SpongeBob on an unforgettable adventure through both Bikini Bottom and the surface world, and it solidifies the beloved character's position as a timeless hero beloved by people of all ages.