One Piece And Spongebob's Official Crossover Finally Has A Release Date

Published Aug 31, 2026, 5:30 PM EDT Since graduating from The Los Angeles Film School, Jason has worked as an editor for the local news, as well as a producer of several short films and podcasts. His extensive knowledge of film production and narrative storytelling has enabled him to travel the world, writing about the projects he is passionate about in the realms of film, anime, and gaming. "Every Day Is A Level Up" Sign in to your ScreenRant account The oceanic crossover of One Piece and SpongeBob SquarePants is one no one expected, but McDonald's did not let that stop them from bringing collectible toys to the shores of the United States. Several limited-time events have hit viral success with the popular fast-food joint that produced internet crazes like the hauntingly funny Grimace shakes and the chaotic Rick and Morty Szechuan Sauce debacle. But the next event is sure to entice collectors and fans of One Piece and SpongeBob SquarePants, that is, if supplies can last. Earlier this summer, McDonald's began to tease the crossover of two of the world's most popular nautical franchises. An incredible animated short teased a crossover between One Piece and SpongeBob SquarePants, which ended with SpongeBob characters doing their best cosplays of Luffy and others from the series' colossal cast. Leaked images suggested the mashup of beloved characters was more than a fun video, hinting that collectible toys would soon hit the market. Those teases proved true, and fans in the United States won't need to wait long to claim their own in a Happy Meal near them. When And How To Get The One Piece Spongebob Toys There have been many pop-culture McDonald's crossovers that have produced toys that never reached American shores; thankfully, that is not the case with the SpongeBob One Piece toys. According to the newest animated short posted on Toei's official YouTube channel, the SpongeBob SquarePants x One Piece McDonald's crossover will be beginning on September 15, 2026. The toys each feature a SpongeBob character doing their best impression and cosplay of Eiichiro Oda's iconic One Piece cast, like Patrick Star as Zoro, and Sandy Cheeks as Nami, to name a few. After close inspection, the newest animated ad features a handful of clever Easter eggs that hardcore One Piece fans are likely to appreciate. With a few personal favorites being Squidward Sanji approaching Patrick Zoro in his iconic “Nothing Happened” pose, and Mermaid Man producing a mighty scowl with Garp’s likeness. But with a limited supply of toys, there is a chance that collectors and scalpers could make the toys harder to attain, inspiring a real-life hunt for the One Piece toys. The Ultimate · Straw Hat Challenge Set Sail for Trivia “I’m gonna be King of the Pirates!” ⚕CrewNakama! 🌊SeasEast Blue 🍋Devil FruitsGomu Gomu! ☠VillainsFear the sea 🏆DreamsOne Piece! SET SAIL → 01 Monkey D. Luffy accidentally ate a Devil Fruit as a child, giving him rubber-like abilities. What is the name of that fruit? AFlame-Flame Fruit BChop-Chop Fruit CGum-Gum Fruit DSmoke-Smoke Fruit ✓ Correct! The Gum-Gum Fruit (Gomu Gomu no Mi) turned Luffy’s body into rubber. He ate it from Shanks’ treasure chest as a kid, gaining stretchy powers but losing the ability to swim forever. ✗ Overboard! The answer is the Gum-Gum Fruit. The Chop-Chop Fruit belongs to Buggy, the Flame-Flame Fruit to Ace, and the Smoke-Smoke Fruit to Captain Smoker — but Luffy’s rubber powers come from the Gomu Gomu no Mi. NEXT → 02 Luffy’s iconic straw hat was given to him as a child by a famous pirate who inspired his dream. Who gave Luffy the hat? AGold Roger BMonkey D. Garp CDracule Mihawk DRed-Haired Shanks ✓ Correct! Red-Haired Shanks entrusted his straw hat to young Luffy in Foosha Village, telling him to return it when he becomes a great pirate. That promise drives Luffy’s entire journey. ✗ Overboard! The answer is Red-Haired Shanks. While Gold Roger originally wore the hat, it was Shanks who passed it down to Luffy after saving his life from a Sea King — a defining moment in the series. NEXT → 03 Before joining the Straw Hats, Sanji works as a sous chef at a floating restaurant on the ocean. What is the name of this restaurant? AThe Galley-La BThe Baratie CThe Sea Rat DMakino’s Tavern ✓ Correct! The Baratie is the ocean-going restaurant run by Chef Zeff, Sanji’s mentor. In the live-action series, it’s one of the most stunning sets — a fully realized ship-restaurant on the open sea. ✗ Overboard! The answer is The Baratie. Run by the legendary pirate-turned-chef “Red Leg” Zeff, this floating restaurant is where Luffy recruits Sanji as the Straw Hats’ cook. NEXT → 04 Roronoa Zoro is famous for his unique sword-fighting technique. How many swords does he wield in his signature style? AOne BTwo CThree DFour ✓ Correct! Zoro uses Three-Sword Style (Santoryu), wielding one sword in each hand and a third in his mouth. His dream is to become the world’s greatest swordsman by defeating Dracule Mihawk. ✗ Overboard! The answer is three. Zoro’s iconic Three-Sword Style places one blade in each hand and a third clenched between his teeth — a fighting technique unique to him in the One Piece world. NEXT → 05 Each Straw Hat crew member has a personal dream. What is Nami’s ultimate goal that drives her journey? ATo find the One Piece treasure BTo become the greatest navigator CTo draw a complete map of the world DTo defeat every pirate on the Grand Line ✓ Correct! Nami’s dream is to draw a map of the entire world. Her cartography skills and navigation talent make her indispensable to the crew, and her passion for mapmaking was nurtured by her adoptive mother Bell-mère. ✗ Overboard! The answer is to draw a complete map of the world. Nami is a gifted cartographer whose dream goes beyond just sailing — she wants to chart every sea and island so no one is ever lost again. NEXT → 06 A powerful Marine Vice Admiral is revealed to have a surprising family connection to Luffy. Who is this high-ranking Marine? ACaptain Smoker BAdmiral Akainu CCaptain Morgan DVice Admiral Garp ✓ Correct! Vice Admiral Monkey D. Garp is Luffy’s grandfather. Known as “Garp the Fist,” he’s a Marine hero who wanted Luffy to become a Marine — not a pirate. Their family dynamic is a major subplot in the live-action series. ✗ Overboard! The answer is Vice Admiral Garp. Monkey D. Garp is Luffy’s grandfather and one of the most legendary Marines alive. Despite being on opposite sides of the law, their bond runs deep. NEXT → 07 Usopp is recruited into the Straw Hat crew after the pirates help defend his home village from Captain Kuro’s Black Cat Pirates. What is the name of Usopp’s village? AFoosha Village BShells Town CSyrup Village DCoco Village ✓ Correct! Syrup Village is Usopp’s peaceful hometown where he was known for telling tall tales. It’s also where Kaya lives, and where the crew acquires the Going Merry from her estate. ✗ Overboard! The answer is Syrup Village. Foosha Village is Luffy’s hometown, Shells Town is where Zoro was held captive, and Coco Village (Cocoyasi) is Nami’s home — but Usopp hails from Syrup Village. NEXT → 08 The Netflix live-action adaptation was praised for its casting. Which actor plays Monkey D. Luffy? AMackenyu BTaz Skylar CIñaki Godoy DJacob Romero Gibson ✓ Correct! Mexican actor Iñaki Godoy won fans over with his infectious energy and earnest portrayal of Luffy. Mackenyu plays Zoro, Taz Skylar is Sanji, and Jacob Romero Gibson plays Usopp. ✗ Overboard! The answer is Iñaki Godoy. The young Mexican actor perfectly captured Luffy’s boundless enthusiasm. The other actors all play Straw Hat crew members — but Luffy is all Iñaki. REVEAL MY SCORE → Voyage Complete Your Pirate Record ⚕ / 8 Are you King of the Pirates — or lost at sea? ↻ SET SAIL AGAIN As the small print in the ads suggests, the toys will only be available for a limited time in participating McDonald's locations, so there is no guarantee that they will appear at your local golden-arched restaurant. That issue was the source of much disappointment when a lot of Rick and Morty fans were anxious to try the extremely limited Szechuan Sauce after a 2017 episode featured a joke focusing on the discontinued condiment. While McDonald’s eventually offered a less limited return of the sauce a few years later, it was a surprising experiment to see the world-famous corporation struggle against the power of the internet meme. The fast-food giant grossly underestimated the number of people wanting to try the sauce in 2017, and many people went home without being able to sample it. Hopefully the experience taught McDonald's a lesson, and supplies for the One Piece SpongeBob crossover will be able to meet the demand. Food Is Bringing East and West Together Although One Piece has grown significantly in popularity worldwide in the last few years, it took a considerable amount of time and effort for the franchise to finally gain traction in the West. Series like Dragon Ball Z and Pokémon introduced entire generations of viewers to Japanese animation thanks to their incredible English dubs and fortunate timeslots that helped those series' to get discovered. One Piece, on the other hand, did not find such luck with American audiences until later in its run. Many other countries did not provide nearly as much resistance to Eiichiro Oda's superpowered pirate epic and instead saw One Piece grow into a pop culture icon that has only continued to grow for decades. One Piece is reaching a huge milestone with Western audiences by collaborating with SpongeBob SquarePants, one of the West’s most popular animated series, and fast-food restaurants. Here’s hoping this collaboration will inspire even more people to dive into One Piece’s depths. I promise, the water is more than fine. Video Game(s) One Piece: Unlimited World Red, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4, One Piece: World Seeker, One Piece Odyssey First Film One Piece: The Movie First TV Show One Piece Cast Kazuya Nakai, Akemi Okamura, Kappei Yamaguchi, Hiroaki Hirata, Ikue Ôtani, Yuriko Yamaguchi Created by Eiichiro Oda Character(s) Monkey D. Luffy, Roronora Zoro, Nami (One Piece), Nico Robin, Usopp (One Piece), Vinsmoke Sanji, Tony Tony Chopper, Franky (One Piece), Jimbei (One Piece) SpongeBob SquarePants TV Show(s) SpongeBob SquarePants, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, the patrick star show Video Game(s) Spongebob Squarepants: Battle For Bikini Bottom, SpongeBob Squarepants: Lights, Camera, Pants, SpongeBob SquigglePants 3D, SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom - Rehydrated, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake First Film The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie First TV Show SpongeBob SquarePants Cast Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Rodger Bumpass, Clancy Brown, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, Jill Talley, Mary Jo Catlett, Lori Alan Created by Stephen Hillenburg