Around the mysterious formula of Krabby Patties, Mr. Krabs and Mr. Krabs launched a new round of war. Although SpongeBob successfully defeated Mr. Krabs' fierce offensive, he still fell into his opponent's trick. At the critical moment, the formula disappeared out of thin air, and the direct consequence was that no one could make Krabby Patties anymore. For the residents of Bikini Bottom, who rely heavily on Krabby Patties in their daily lives, this news is like a bolt from the blue. The tranquility of the town is gone, and the underwater world is in apocalyptic chaos and turmoil. Because of rescuing Mr. Krabs, SpongeBob is treated as a traitor by everyone. In a critical moment, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Mr. Krabs, Sandy the Squirrel, and Squidward are able to travel through time and space, and follow the scent of the Krabby Patties to the crowded beach. There they met the bearded pirate (Antonio Banderas) who used a trick to steal the secret recipe, and a battle of attack and defense of the Krabby Patties began...