By: Kasi Rupert @kasibellerupert [Staff Writer]

Everyone knows the square, yellow patty-flipper that was part of so many childhoods. That’s right, Spongebob Squarepants. It’s a fun and hilarious cartoon for all ages, and probably one of the most famous cartoons in the United States. There are 188 episodes, and one movie came out in 2004. But, hold on to your pants everyone, a brand new Spongebob movie comes out today in theatres.

This movie is expected to be a huge blowout with child audiences all over. The overall plot is very interesting. During a mishap with the Krabby Patty Formula, Spongebob and his underwater buddies end up on land in the real world. They must go through many obstacles to take back the formula from a pirate thief. There is already all sorts of merchandise and advertisements based around the movie.

One of the most important forms of entertainment in this day and age is apps. The app made for the new Spongebob movie, Sponge on the Run, costs $3.99 and is available on any app store. There is also a toy franchise by Imaginext based on the movie already. With all these advertising strategies for the movie, the movie is bound to be blown out of proportion. Sponge Out of Water is also rated highly by prestigious movie reviewers.

Fans of family-oriented cartoon comedies in 3-D, The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water will be perfect for them. So whether they want to see it with their friends, their little sister, or their parents, it’ll be a blast. Don’t wait to get tickets, because seats will fill up fast!