Why is the Plankton Movie a Musical?
Song" (featuring Plankton) that make the series so iconic, as Waller noted.
Director Dave Needham spoke withAnimation Scoopabout the creative choices.

I always pitched it as, ‘You know what a SpongeBob movie is.
He’s the happiest character in the world.
Its sunshine, lollipops and rainbows.

It was a privilege to get to play in that world."
A key part of it is that its a musical.
They were all amazing to work with.
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And not only are they super catchy but they really progress the story."
Was Music the Right Choice of the Plankton Movie?
Plankton’s solo, “I Made a New Friend,” likely explores his softer side.
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With such an extensive soundtrack, thePlanktonmovie makes it clear why it’s a musical.
Plankton: The Movieis streaming now on Netflix.
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