SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS “MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. PLANKTON” HOUR-LONG SPECIAL TO DEBUT FRIDAY, NOV. 27 ON NICKELODEON AND PARAMOUNT+
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11/6/2026
The holiday season comes to Bikini Bottom in the all-new hour-long special SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, “Merry Christmas, Mr. Plankton.” The episode airs Friday, Nov. 27 (5:00-6:00 PM, ET/PT) on Nickelodeon and streams the same day on Paramount+. In this festive episode, SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs and an unlikely group of friends must team up to save Christmas after Plankton takes over the North Pole. Lewis Black guest stars as Santa.
A new episode of THE PATRICK STAR SHOW, “Snowbound! A Star Family Christmas,” will premiere immediately following the special on Friday, Nov. 27 (6:00-6:30 PM, ET/PT) on Nickelodeon. While snowbound at home, the Stars share Christmas stories.
This latest addition to the SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS universe joins the ocean of SpongeBob content available on the service, including theatrical releases like THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS, THE PATRICK STAR SHOW, KAMP KORAL: SPONGEBOB’S UNDER YEARS and a 15-season catalog of the original SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS series.
Since its launch on July 17, 1999, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS has generated a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS is one of the most widely distributed properties in Paramount history, seen in more than 180 markets, translated in 30+ languages and averaging more than 90 million total viewers every quarter. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS was created by Stephen Hillenburg and produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif. The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurable optimist and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends.
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A brand new PAW Patrol holiday special has been revealed!
A PAW Patrol Christmas | Courtesy of Nickelodeon
Titled "Pups Save the Sleigh Team!," in the all-new 30-minute holiday-themed episode, when Humdinger sends Santa's reindeer, his sleigh and all the presents floating across the North Pole, it's up to Skye and the pups to save Christmas! (S14, ep 12)
The new PAW Patrol holiday special is set to premiere on Nick Jr. UK & Ireland on Monday 7th December 2026. At the time of posting, a U.S. airdate for the episode is still to be announced.
Check out full episodes of PAW Patrol and Rubble & Crew on Nickelodeon and Paramount+!
Nickelodeon is set to unwrap the brand new The Patrick Star Show holiday special "A Star Family Christmas" this festive season!
The Patrick Star Show - “Squidina’s Holidaze Special” | Nickelodeon
The all-new The Patrick Star Show holiday episode is set to premiere on Nickelodeon International's Nickelodeon Global Unlimited pan-regional feed on Saturday, December 5 at 17:00 CET. A U.S. airdate is expected to be announced soon.
At the time of posting, not much about the new The Patrick Star Show holiday special is known, however, it'll form part of the sixth season of The Patrick Star Show, and has the production code #608.
Watch the SpongeBob SquarePants Universe, including Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years and The Patrick Star Show on Nickelodeon and Paramount+! Try it at ParamountPlus.com.
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- 2026-12-03 09:00 6x03 Drive-in Me Crazy / A Stone Age Star is Born
- 2026-12-04 09:00 6x04 Game Over, Patrick / This Old Coffee Pot
- 2026-12-05 17:00 6x08 A Star Family Christmas - Holiday special
- 2026-12-18 09:00 6x05 Litter Jitters / GrandPat: The Documentary
"The Patrick Star Show" is locally titled "Csillag Patrik műsora" in Hungary, "Un show cu Patrick Stea" in Romania, "Patrick Super Star" in France, "Patryk Rozgwiazda Show" in Poland, and "Die Patrick Star Show" in Switzerland and Austria.
"SpongeBob SquarePants" is locally titled "SpongyaBob Kockanadrág" in Hungary, "SpongeBob Pantaloni Pătraţi" in Romania, "SpongeBob Schwammkopf" in Germany, Switzerland and Austria, "SpongeBob Kanciastoporty" in Poland, and "Bob l'éponge" in France.
-- A selection box of Nickelodeon Original Movies:
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- 2026-12-21/22 19:00/11:30 Tiny Christmas
- 2026-12-22/23 19:00/11:30 Santa Hunters
- 2026-12-23/24 19:00/11:30 A Fairly Odd Christmas
- 2026-12-24/25/26 19:00/11:30/12:25 A Loud House Christmas
- 2026-12-25 19:00 A Loud House Christmas Movie: Naughty or Nice
- 2026-12-26 19:25 Henry Danger: The Movie
- 2026-12-27 12:15 The Thundermans Return
- 2026-12-27 19:25 Clash of the Thundermans
-- Viewers' Favourites Marathon:
Counting down the top 24 Nickelodeon shows of 2026!
- 2026-12-31 07:00 - 2027-01-02 ??:?? Featuring SpongeBob SquarePants, The Loud House, The Thundermans: Undercover, Henry Danger, Danger Force, iCarly and more!
The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre in Vancouver, Canada has announced plans to host a PAW Patrol Planetarium Experience featuring A PAW Patrol Christmas this winter!
In the PAW Patrol Planetarium Experience, fans will get transported to Adventure Bay as they watch this holiday classic on the planetarium screen for the first time, with immersive 360° settings that will put them inside the iconic Lookout Tower, and in Santa's workshop. Fans who stay till the end will be treated to a brand-new Santa's sleigh ride scene made just for the planetarium!
PAW Patrol Planetarium Experience opens Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with performances every Saturday and Sunday through to Sunday, December 13, 2026. Tickets are available now on the official H.R. MacMillan Space Centre website. The presentation is recommended for ages 2+.
A PAW Patrol Christmas features a mix of original and classic holiday songs in a heartwarming story following construction-savvy pup Rubble. He is looking forward to Santa bringing him a new laser drill, but things take a turn when Santa comes down with a cold and can’t deliver any presents. When Mayor Humdinger decides he’s going to the North Pole to take all the gifts for himself, it’s up to the PAW Patrol to stop him.
Check out full episodes of PAW Patrol and Rubble & Crew on Nickelodeon and Paramount+!
Peppa Pig's “Festive Fun with Peppa” Cinema Event Coming to Theaters This November
Tickets are Available Now to Celebrate Evie's First Christmas on the Big Screen
Hasbro
08 Oct, 2026
WHAT: Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, today announced Peppa Pig's “Festive Fun with Peppa” Cinema Event, screening in more than 2,400 cinemas in 17 markets from November 14, 2026. Presented in partnership with Trafalgar Releasing, the global leader in Event Cinema distribution, tickets are available now at peppapigcinemaexperience.com.
Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema for a festive big-screen experience as they celebrate Evie’s first Christmas! Share in the excitement of the season as the family of five reflect on treasured festive memories. A trailer for “Festive Fun with Peppa” offers fans a first look at snowy adventures and heartwarming moments like decorating the tree, as the hour-long cinema experience brings together seven classic festive-themed Peppa Pig episodes and four brand-new songs that little ones can dance and sing along to.
“There's nothing like sharing the magic of the winter season with the people (and pigs!) you love most,” said Kim Boyd, President of Licensing and Entertainment at Hasbro. “Peppa Pig has a proud history of leading the way in big-screen experiences designed especially for preschool audiences. ‘Festive Fun with Peppa’ continues that tradition of a welcoming, engaging event for young children and their families to enjoy together.”
Evie's arrival in 2025 marked the most significant evolution in Peppa Pig history. Fans followed the journey in real time, from Mummy Pig's pregnancy announcement and Evie's gender reveal to her first on-screen appearance as part of the "Peppa Meets the Baby" Cinema Experience. Now, audiences can join the family of five for their first festive season together in "Festive Fun with Peppa.”
Filled with laughter, music and heartwarming moments, this special cinema experience is the perfect family day out during the festive season. So, grab your hats, scarves and gloves and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year along with your favorite piggies at the "Festive Fun with Peppa" Cinema Experience!
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Hasbro is a leading games, IP and toy company whose mission is to create joy and community through the magic of play. With 165 years of expertise, Hasbro delivers groundbreaking play experiences and reaches more than 1 billion fans annually around the world, through physical and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, location-based entertainment, film, TV and more.
Through its franchise-first approach, Hasbro unlocks value from both new and legacy IP, including Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Monopoly, Hasbro Games, Nerf, Transformers, Play-Doh and Peppa Pig, as well as premier partner brands. Powered by its portfolio of thousands of iconic marks and a diversified network of partners and subsidiary studios, Hasbro brings fans together wherever they are, from tabletop to screen.
For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, a 2026 JUST Capital Industry Leader, a Brand that Matters by Fast Company, and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50 for fourteen consecutive years. For more information, visit https://corporate.hasbro.com or follow Hasbro on LinkedIn.
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GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE WORLD EXPANDS WITH ALL NEW SERIES, DOOZIE'S DOGHOUSE
Gabby's Dollhouse: Makers and Bakers reveals its official title, release date and judges, bringing more baking and crafting fun to Gabby's world.
The magical world of Gabby's Dollhouse is expanding with two brand-new series, proving there's always room for more friends (and more glitter) in the dollhouse. First up: Doozie's Doghouse, a mixed-media companion series from the creators of Gabby's Dollhouse itself, following Doozie and her best pup Puggie through tail-wagging, woof-tastic adventures. Also, Gabby's Dollhouse: Makers and Bakers, a competition series hosted by Laila Lockhart Kraner (in character as Gabby!) pairs talented young baker-and-maker duos for whimsical baking and crafting challenges inspired by Gabby's world - with a surprise crossover appearance from Doozie too!
A consistent Netflix favorite, Gabby's Dollhouse continues to resonate with audiences around the world. Season 14 debuted on the Netflix Global top 10 this week and seasons 1-13 have spent 12 weeks in the Netflix Global Top 10, ranked in the Top 10 across 70 countries, and accumulated more than 670 million views since 2024.
Today, Netflix announced Doozie's Doghouse, a new preschool series premiering November 9.
Premiere Date: November 9, 2026
Synopsis: Doozie is pinching into her very own Doghouse for some puppy-riffic adventures with her best pup Puggie and all her Doozie Dogs. From the creators of DreamWorks Animation's hit series Gabby's Dollhouse, Doozie's Doghouse is a mixed-media companion series that continues the fun with tail-wagging surprises, woof-tastic unboxings, and imaginative play. Creativity is limitless in Doozie's Doghouse!
Creators/EPs: Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey
Format: 7 episodes x 22 minutes
Voice Cast: Celestina Harris ("Doozie"), Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez ("Puggie Paws"), Aaliyah Butler ("CreamPup"), Blake Kennedy ("PixiePup"), Donovan Patton ("Crouton Breadington"), Alan Trinca ("GamePup"), Kimiko Glenn ("Seaquin the SeaPup"), Darius Marquis Johnson ("Swaggy Waggy"), Kari Wahlgren ("DreamPup"), Arthur Waite ("BoxPup")
Laila Lockhart Kraner hosts as Gabby, with four holiday-themed episodes arriving December 9 and more episodes to follow in 2027. Guest judges include Aidy Bryant, Justin Willman and Melissa Villaseñor.
Today, Netflix announced the Untitled Gabby's Dollhouse Competition will be titled Gabby's Dollhouse: Makers and Bakers, announced that the holiday special will premiere December 9 with additional episodes to follow in 2027, and revealed the guest judges.
Logline: Inspired by the beloved global animated hit Gabby's Dollhouse, the show follows talented young baker-and-maker duos as they compete in whimsical baking and crafting challenges that bring the creativity of the Dollhouse to life, one challenge at a time. The new reality competition series for the whole family comes from DreamWorks Animation and B17 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television. Rhett Bachner and Brien Meagher will serve as Executive Producers. Claire Kosloff will serve as Executive Producer and Showrunner.
Host: Laila Lockhart Kraner as Gabby
Episodes 1-4 Judges: Aidy Bryant and Justin Willman (holiday-themed, December 9 2026)
Episodes 5-10 Judges: Justin Willman and Melissa Villaseñor (2027)
Executive Producer and Showrunner: Claire Kosloff
Executive Producers: Rhett Bachner, Brien Meagher, Traci Paige Johnson and Jennifer Twomey
Studios: Dreamworks Television and B17 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television.
Release: Four holiday-themed episodes will arrive December 9, along with six new episodes in 2027.
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The world of Gabby's Dollhouse is expanding, too. Gabby's sister, Doozie, is set to take center stage in Doozie's Doghouse, a mixed-media companion series premiering November 9, packed with tail-wagging surprises and woof-tastic imaginative play. Then on December 9, Gabby's Dollhouse: Makers and Bakers debuts with four holiday-themed episodes hosted by Laila Lockhart Kraner as Gabby, as talented young baker-and-maker duos take on whimsical crafting and baking challenges judged by Aidy Bryant, Justin Willman and Melissa Villaseñor. More episodes will follow in 2027. Gabby's Dollhouse Seasons 1-13 have accumulated over 670M views since 2024. Gabby's Dollhouse Season 14 recently debuted at #4 on the Netflix Global Top 10 List and made the top 10 in 63 countries.
In additional Netflix news, an all-new episode of the award-winning podcast Bedtime Stories with Netflix Jr. has published, featuring a new story from The Creature Cases to help little ones relax and drift off to sleep, right on the Netflix app. With more than 19 million listens and listen hours to date across podcast platforms and Netflix Jr. YouTube, the series (which is backed by real sleep science) has become a go-to part of bedtime routines.
Papercutz, a publishing imprint of Mad Cave Studios, will release The Loud House X The Casagrandes Holiday Special – Vol. 1, a brand new special holiday edition of their ongoing The Loud House and The Casagrandes graphic novel series, on Tuesday, November 24!
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The Loud House X The Casagrandes Holiday Special – Vol. 1 will be available digitally (PDF/Kindle) as well as physically (in hardcover and trade paperback), and is available to pre-order today, including on papercutz.com and amazon.com.
ABOUT THE LOUD HOUSE X THE CASAGRANDES HOLIDAY SPECIAL – VOL. 1:
For fans of the Emmy-nominated series THE LOUD HOUSE and THE CASAGRANDES!
Best friends have the best holidays—and snow fights! Two households come together for one epic holiday season in a brand-new special! The Winter Solstice is coming, bringing dark days. It’s the perfectly time for a scary story or two—until they become all too real… When Lily gets the sniffles, the Louds set out to scare the sneezes out of their baby sister! And when the furnace breaks down, Lisa enlists Todd Bot to help—but this repair might be too hot for them to handle. Over with the Casagrandes, Ronnie Annie and Sid slide into a sledding setback when their favorite snowy hill becomes the neighborhood hot spot! And when every business on the street gets the same marketing idea during a snowstorm, the Mercado finds itself in a cold war! It’s another can’t miss anthology of heartwarming stories by the talent behind the Emmy-nominated series THE LOUD HOUSE and THE CASAGRANDES!
Author: Kat Calamia, Phil Falcon, Anna Rich, Caitlin Fein, Chas! Pangburn
Illustrated by: RuhisuART, Ryan Jampole, Daniela Rodriguez, Christian Alvarez, Zazo Aguiar
Go Back to Hogwarts with the Harry Potter film series, all weekend long starting Thursday, September 3 at 1:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon! Rated TV-14.
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PARAMOUNT NETWORKS LAND “HARRY POTTER” IN EXCLUSIVE U.S. LINEAR LICENSING DEAL FOR WARNER BROS.’ ICONIC FILM FRANCHISE
06/25/2026
Landmark Agreement Brings “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” Films to MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite and Paramount Network, Beginning July 3
Paramount is bringing the world of “Harry Potter” to MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite and Paramount Network for the first time, starting Friday, July 3. The Company inked a multi-year licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, making Paramount’s family of brands the exclusive linear home of the beloved franchise spanning 11 films and nearly 40 hours of storytelling across the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” library.
“Expanding Paramount’s portfolio with the ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts’ films underscores our commitment to delivering world-class franchises to the wide range of audiences our brands serve,” said Laurel Weir, head of programming and acquisitions for Paramount Media Networks and chief research and insights officer for TV Media. “As one of the most beloved and enduring franchises in entertainment, ‘Harry Potter’ continues to captivate audiences across generations, and this addition enables us to deliver the magic and adventure of these timeless stories to fans of all ages.”
The programming rollout for each network is as follows:
MTV: MTV will debut the franchise with a special holiday weekend event, beginning Friday, July 3 at 12:00 PM, ET/PT through Sunday, July 5, featuring a marathon of all eight films from the original “Harry Potter” series.
Paramount Network: Paramount Network will present a week-long event showcasing all eight “Harry Potter” and all three “Fantastic Beasts” films, with a featured movie each weeknight beginning Monday, July 13 at 6:00 PM, ET/PT, and continuing through Sunday, July 19, with weekend airings beginning at 12:00 PM, ET/PT.
Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite: Nick at Nite will host a week-long event showcasing all eight “Harry Potter” movies beginning Sunday, Aug. 9 at 7:00 PM, ET/PT, with each title encoring the next day on Nickelodeon. Later in the summer, as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s annual “Back to Hogwarts” celebrations, Nickelodeon will air the “Harry Potter” films over the Labor Day holiday weekend, beginning Thursday, Sept. 3, inaugurating its own participation in the global activations.
Films Included in the Agreement
“Harry Potter” Films
HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE™
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS™
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN™
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE™
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX™
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE™
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS™ – PART 1
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS™ – PART 2
“Fantastic Beasts” Films
FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM
FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD
FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE
About the “Harry Potter” Franchise
From the moment 11-year-old Harry Potter met Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, his adventures have left an indelible mark on popular culture. Today, over 25 years later, the “Harry Potter” phenomenon thrives as one of the most successful and best-loved entertainment properties in history.
J.K. Rowling’s best-selling “Harry Potter” novels have been brought to life in an ever-evolving, interconnected universe that is loved by millions of fans worldwide. Eight blockbuster Warner Bros. Pictures “Harry Potter” films and three epic “Fantastic Beasts” films bring the spellbinding action to life on screen, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” mesmerizes on stage, and state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games allow players to experience the wizarding world like never before. Fans can proudly showcase their passion through innovative consumer products, and thrill at spectacular location-based experiences – including five theme park lands at Universal Studios locations around the world.
This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. Discovery-owned “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” offerings includes ground-breaking touring experiences and events, each developed to celebrate special moments and locations that fans cherish, as well as the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops and iconic flagship store – Harry Potter New York. Wizards, Witches and Muggles alike can also discover something new as they explore behind-the-scenes secrets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter.
With a new HBO Original TV series based on the “Harry Potter” books on the way, this extended world continues to provide the community with fresh and exciting ways to interact. For its global fans, and for generations to come, it invites everyone in to find the magic for themselves.
For the latest “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” news and features, visit www.harrypotter.com.
About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Content Sales
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Content Sales (WBDGCS) is one of the leading distributors of entertainment programming in the world, bringing award-winning movies, television, animation and digital content produced by Warner Bros. Discovery to the homes and screens of millions worldwide. Licensing content from Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, HBO, Discovery, Cartoon Network, TBS and more, WBDGCS brings fans of Warner Bros. Discovery’s content even more ways to watch when and how they want across streaming, video-on-demand, cable, satellite and broadcast networks, local television stations, airlines and through digital purchases. For more information: www.wbd.com.
About Paramount’s TV Media Group
MTV, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon and Nick at Nite are part of Paramount’s TV Media Group, a flagship division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY). The Group encompasses the Company’s broadcast and cable television businesses, delivering world-class entertainment, news and sports across every platform. Its powerhouse portfolio includes CBS Television Network, CBS News, CBS Stations, CBS Sports and CBS Media Ventures, alongside a collection of iconic brands including BET, Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon. The Group is also home to award-winning studios – CBS Studios, See It Now Studios, BET Studios, MTV Entertainment Studios and Nickelodeon Animation Studios – which produce original series and beloved programming that connects with audiences across platforms globally.
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