Summary
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePantsis the next movie in theSpongeBob SquarePantsfranchise, with Mark Hamill’s casting in the project building off of an almost two-decade-old cameo role.The fourthSpongeBob SquarePantsmoviewas first announced in 2022, yetScreen Ranthaslearned much about the upcoming movie duringSan Diego Comic-Con 2024.The film will feature the many returning voice actors that fans ofSpongeBobwill be familiar with, only with some new additions.
One of the newSpongeBobadditions is Mark Hamillhimself. Known primarily for playing Luke Skywalker in theStar Warssaga, Hamill is also no stranger to voice acting. Hamill has offered his voice work to projects such asAvatar: The Last Airbenderand manyBatmanproductions over the decades, now addingSpongeBobto the long list. In theSan Diego Comic-Con 2024 panelforSpongeBob, it was confirmed who Hamill will be playing, improving a role the actor had in the franchise that debuted 18 years ago.
Mark Hamill’s Role In 2025’s SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Pays Off His Time Voicing The Moth
Hamill’s Role Is A Step-Up Regarding SpongeBob Villains
At SDCC 2024,Screen Rantlearned that Mark Hamill will be voicing the Flying Dutchman in the 2025SpongeBobmovie. Previously, the Flying Dutchman was voiced by Brian Doyle-Murray. However, as of 2025, Hamill will be taking over the role and providing the voice for the iconic antagonist, though it is not the first time Hamill has voiced a villain in theSpongeBob SquarePantsuniverse.
Hamill is taking the step up from being a minor antagonist in the world of Bikini Bottom to the primary villain of a theatrical movie…
In 2007, Hamill voiced The Moth for the first time. The Moth has since become a recurring character and is one of the arch-nemeses of Mermaid Man. In portraying the Flying Dutchman, Hamill is taking the step up from being a minor antagonist in the world of Bikini Bottom to the primary villain of a theatrical movie, 18 years after portraying aSpongeBobvillain for the first time.
Why Mark Hamill Voicing The Flying Dutchman Is More Exciting Than His Past SpongeBob Role
The Flying Dutchman Will Undoubtedly Be A Big Role For Hamill
More so than The Moth, the Flying Dutchman is an incredibly exciting role for Hamill to be playing. For one,the Dutchman is a much bigger character than The Moth in the world ofSpongeBob. This will allow Hamill to further push the boundaries of his voice-acting, portraying the larger-than-life personality of the ghostly ship captain in a way that The Moth never allowed for.
Similarly, the Flying Dutchman will appear in a movie rather than being confined to a TV show like The Moth. This will, again, allow Hamill to depict a greater range of voice work as there will be more of a cinematic script and feel to the film. Similarly, Hamill’s previous villainous voice roles, like the Joker and Fire Lord Ozai, have been particularly menacing. While The Moth is an enjoyably silly role for Hamill, his role as one of the primary villains - the nefarious Flying Dutchman - in the next theatricalSpongeBob SquarePantsmovie raises a lot more to be excited for.
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
Cast
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants follows SpongeBob as he embarks on an underwater adventure to the ocean depths, confronting the ghostly Flying Dutchman. This 2025 release continues the beloved series' tradition of humor and undersea escapades.
