SpongeBob SquarePants is a movie.
SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated television series created by marine biologist and animator Stephen Hillenburg for Nickelodeon . On October 15 , 2016 , the series began airing its current tenth season , beginning with the episode `` Whirly Brains '' . In May 2017 , the show was announced to be renewed for a 12th season . SpongeBob SquarePants is the titular character and protagonist of the American animated television series of the same name . SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated/live-action comedy film series based on the Nickelodeon animated television program of the same name , created by Stephen Hillenburg .