The Krabby Patty’s “secret formula” may have finally surfaced — but not in Bikini Bottom. Leaked images circulating online appear to reveal Burger King’s upcoming Spongebob-themed meal, including a Krabby Patty burger, ahead of its official announcement.
Several Spongebob fan accounts on X (formerly Twitter) shared what looks like internal menu previews tied to the new Spongebob movie, The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants, releasing on December 19, 2025.
The images show themed packaging and menu items referencing the show’s iconic food, sparking excitement that the Krabby Patty will soon become a real-world fast food item. The leaks list a full combo meal with fries, drink, and collectible packaging inspired by the upcoming film.
Burger King reacts as fans hunt for the ‘real’ Krabby Patty
Burger King’s official social media account has been playfully replying to posts about the leak, neither confirming nor denying the collaboration. In one viral exchange, the account responded with a simple “👀,” fueling speculation that the reveal could be imminent.
Themed meals have become a growing trend in fast food marketing, with recent collaborations between McDonald’s and major brands like Pokemon and Zootopia. Fans now believe the Krabby Patty meal will launch globally in tandem with The Spongebob Movie’s December release, though no official date has been announced.
One of the most viral posts came from ohwowspongebob, which shared a photo appearing to show an internal Burger King recipe sheet titled “SpongeBob’s Krabby Whopper.” The image breaks down the burger’s exact construction from bun to patty, including American cheese, pickles, ketchup, onions, lettuce, tomato, and a signature “Yellow SpongeBob Square Bun.”
The post, captioned “THE SECRET FORMULA!” quickly racked up nearly a million views, prompting Burger King’s official account to reply with wide-eyed emojis and the question, “what is this?!”
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