In the underwater city of Bikini Bottom, life is disrupted when the secret recipe for Krabby Patties goes missing, resulting in chaos and food shortages. SpongeBob SquarePants, a cheerful and optimistic fry cook, teams up with his grumpy neighbor and co-worker, Squidward, as well as his best friend, Patrick Star, and other notable residents like Sandy Cheeks and Mr. Krabs. They suspect Plankton, the owner of the rival restaurant, the Chum Bucket, to be behind the theft. Plankton himself denies having the recipe and unusual occurrences point to a different culprit. The team must overcome their differences and work together to retrieve the formula and restore peace to Bikini Bottom.

Their quest leads them on a journey that takes them out of the ocean and into the human world, where they encounter a pirate named Burger-Beard who has sinister plans involving the coveted recipe. In their search, SpongeBob and his friends unlock hidden powers and transform into superheroes to face their new adversary. Through teamwork and ingenuity, they confront the challenges ahead, striving to save their home from impending doom caused by both the missing recipe and their own internal conflicts. The adventure tests their friendships and resolves in unexpected ways as they fight to rescue Bikini Bottom.