Global fast-food giant McDonald’s has officially released a special animated promo for its hugely talked-about SpongeBob SquarePants × One Piece Happy Meal collaboration, bringing together two iconic seafaring adventures that have entertained generations of fans.
Already being hailed by fans as one of 2026’s most unexpected crossovers, the collaboration reimagines the residents of Bikini Bottom with the signature costumes and adventurous spirit of the Straw Hat Pirates. As the Happy Meal promotion rolls out across different markets worldwide, McDonald’s has also released a special animated video blending elements of both series’ classic opening sequences, offering a glimpse at the wonderfully bizarre chemistry that happens when the Straw Hats meet a pineapple under the sea.
In the roughly 30-second promo, SpongeBob puts on the iconic straw hat to become Monkey D. Luffy, showing off his rubber powers before transforming all the way into the white-haired, cloud-covered Gear 5 form and bursting into laughter.
Patrick Star wields his jellyfishing net as the green-haired three-sword-style Roronoa Zoro, while Squidward gets blond hair and curled eyebrows as Sanji. Gary carries a medical kit marked with a cross to become Tony Tony Chopper, and Sandy Cheeks suits up as Nami.
Mr. Krabs, Plankton, Larry the Lobster and Pearl also appear as Jinbe, Usopp, Franky and Nico Robin respectively. The crossover also features a white Gear 5 version of SpongeBob as Luffy, along with combinations such as Mrs. Puff × Big Mom and the Flying Dutchman × Blackbeard. The promo closes with a large selection of the crossover Happy Meal toys gathered together on screen.
McDonald’s also gave the announcement a playful One Piece twist, declaring on social media, “we’ve truly entered the great Happy Meal era. SpongeBob x One Piece coming 9.15,” a clear nod to Gol D. Roger’s famous proclamation that ushered in the Great Pirate Era. The collaboration will launch at participating McDonald’s restaurants in the United States on September 15, following an earlier rollout across a number of international markets.
McDonald's Happy Meal SpongeBob SquarePants × ONE PIECE
Price: Included with Happy Meals according to local McDonald’s market availability
Release: Rolling out across participating international markets from August 2026; launches in the U.S. on September 15, 2026