It looks like what started as a food-leaker rumor is turning into a near-confirmed reality thanks to McDonald's Australia and New Zealand.
Key Takeaways (no pun intended)
- McDonald’s is reportedly gearing up to drop a SpongeBob SquarePants x One Piece Happy Meal collab in Australia and New Zealand, after food leaker Snackolator first surfaced images of mashup toys online.
- The leaked lineup includes seven character pairings like SpongeBob and Luffy, Squidward and Sanji, and Plankton and Usopp, with designs that look on-brand enough that fans are debating whether they're official or AI-made.
- For now the promo appears to be New Zealand–only, following the region’s current Spider-Man: Brand New Day Happy Meal set, and McDonald's hasn't posted a launch date on its NZ site yet.
McDonald’s is rumored to be getting ready to launch Happy Meal toys that combine the worlds of two beloved franchises: SpongeBob SquarePants and One Piece.
According to popular food leaker Snackolator, the company's Australia and New Zealand locations will be releasing Happy Meals that feature seven different toys combining the worlds of one of Nickelodeon’s most popular TV shows and one of the biggest manga properties in the world.
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| (L-R) 'SpongeBob SquarePants' and 'One Piece.' | YouTube/Nickelodeon | YouTube/Netflix | Complex |
Snackolator, who has a track record of accurately revealing food before it's officially announced, posted about the collab on Tuesday, July 28, unveiling seven different combo toys that should be released: SpongeBob and Luffy, Squidward and Sanji, Plankton and Usopp, Mrs. Puff and Linlin, Gary and Chopper, Mr. Krabs and Jinbe, and Larry and Franky.
McDonald's is working on a Spongebob x One Piece Happy Meal?! This one could be a HUGE release... the biggest question is which countries will get it!
— Snackolator (@snackolator) July 28, 2026
Coming soon is a new group of Happy Meal toys that feature Spongebob Squarepants characters combined with One Piece. The seven… pic.twitter.com/8luH9eQ8lk
Accompanying his announcement appears to be an official look at the toys. Keep in mind, it could be AI — but the collabs all look very realistic and properly reflective of the characters' aesthetics.
The bad news is that if you don’t live in Australia or New Zealand, you're out of luck. It appears that this collab is for Australia and New Zealand only for the time being, however, the image does tease that collab may rollout in additional countries.
The promotion would follow McDonald's currently active Spider-Man: Brand New Day toy set in the Australia/NZ market. A specific launch date has not been posted on McDonald’s websites in either region at the time of posting.
Update (8/18) - The SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal collaboration has been confirmed!
The collaboration will be available with every purchase of a McDonald’s Happy Meal, and according to the official One Piece website, is happening this month (August 2026, subject to region) in the following countries:
- Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Canada, United States
- Europe: Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Serbia, Georgia, Turkey
- Asia: China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia
- Oceania: Australia, Fiji, New Zealand
- Middle East: Israel
Ironically, there are no current plans to roll out the collab in Japan, however.
The advertisement was directed by Parker Simmons, who provided storyboards to both Toei and Paramount, who each animated their separate properties and handled post production internally. SpongeBob's boarding and posing was done by crew member Simon Edwards with animation from Rough Draft Korea.
The Happy Meal box features pictures of SpongeBob and Luffy's face joining as one. Each meal also comes with a pack of SpongeBob x One Piece trading cards.
Update (8/26): The One Piece x SpongeBob SquarePants McDonald's promotion is now live in Canada, and will be coming soon to the U.S.!
Update (9/1): The One Piece x SpongeBob SquarePants collab will launch in the U.S. on Tuesday, September 15!
SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal characters
- Plankton × Usopp
- Sandy Cheeks × Nami
- Larry the Lobster × Franky
- Mrs. Puff × Big Mom (Charlotte Linlin)
- Squidward × Sanji
- Flying Dutchman × Blackbeard (Marshall D. Teach)
- Pearl Krabs × Nico Robin
- Gary × Tony Tony Chopper
- SpongeBob SquarePants × Monkey D. Luffy
- Patrick Star × Roronoa Zoro
- Mr. Krabs × Jinbe
- SpongeBob SquarePants × Gear 5 Luffy
Update (9/15) - via the official McDonald's USA Menu Spotter website:
SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal
09.15.2026
Aye, Aye, Captain! A legendary adventure is about to make waves at McDonald's.
Starting September 15 for a limited time, McDonald’s fans in the U.S. can set sail with the new SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal toys. For the first time ever, two of the most iconic franchises of the ocean are coming together for one treasure-filled adventure. After all, what happens when a fry cook with big dreams crosses paths with a young captain determined to become King of the Pirates? Obviously, an unforgettable voyage packed with friendship, adventure, and imagination.
The SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal features 15 exclusive collectible toys that reimagine Bikini Bottom’s beloved characters with the legendary Straw Hat crew. Fans can discover mashups like SpongeBob as Monkey D. Luffy, Patrick as Zoro, Squidward channeling Sanji, adorable Gary dressed as the lovable Tony Tony Chopper and more!
Grab your mateys (and maybe even a straw hat) and set sail for your local McDonald’s to hunt for all 15 toys, available at participating restaurants nationwide for a limited time.
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First look at a ‘SPONGEBOB’ x ‘ONE PIECE’ commercial for McDonalds pic.twitter.com/AHtrcmgO4g
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) August 19, 2026
New commercial for the ‘One Piece’ x ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ McDonald’s collaboration.
— ToonHive (@ToonHive) August 26, 2026
Available now in Canada and coming soon to the US. pic.twitter.com/2UHgM2hjJR
new treasures land now in the SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal pic.twitter.com/WUoueJO0tV
— McDonald's (@McDonalds) September 15, 2026
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Originally published: July 29, 2026.
Source: Complex; H/T: kids meal franpo; Additional sources: THE MAGIC RAIN, Comic Basics, Vailskibum, @WalterSalmon13, Attractions Magazine, USA Today.
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