Comparison Freshness: Feb 06, 2026
Dust BunnyVSThe SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
Dust Bunny
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The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants
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Battle Verdict: Who Wins?
Both Dust Bunny and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants are legendary examples of Action, tied with identical audience ratings. While fans are split on which is better, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants showed more commercial muscle at the box office.
★ 6.7
Audience Rating
★ 6.7
$928,164
Box Office
$159,734,620
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Budget
$64,000,000
106 min
Runtime
88 min
Dec 11, 2025
Release Date
Dec 16, 2025
Deep Dive Analysis
🎭 Audience & Critical Reception
In terms of audience reception, both Dust Bunny (6.7) and The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (6.7) stand on equal footing. They both managed to capture the cultural zeitgeist of their respective release years (2025 and 2025), proving that quality storytelling resonates regardless of the sub-genre.
💰 Box Office Performance
In the theater aisles, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants was the undisputed heavyweight champion, pulling in significantly higher global collections than Dust Bunny. Its financial success in 2025 was a testament to its broad marketing reach and "must-see" status.
🎬 Thematic & Style Clash
The contrast between Action and Animation makes this an interesting study in style. Dust Bunny prioritizes visceral spectacle and pacing, creating a adrenaline-fueled experience. On the other hand, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is all about visual imagination and boundary-pushing art, leading to a much more vibrant and stylized narrative.
🏆 The Final Verdict
Final Verdict: It's a split decision. Watch Dust Bunny if you prioritize storytelling depth and audience scores. However, if you want a culturally massive event that dominated the conversation (and the box office), The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants is your pick.