McDonald's SpongeBob x One Piece collab is as bonkers as it sounds
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(Image credit: McDonald's) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter McDonald's has had some iconic collaborations over the years, from Travis Scott to Crocs, but its latest move might be the strangest yet. Fusing the worlds of US cartoon royalty and Japanese anime, behold, the SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal.Known for creating some of the best adverts over the decades, McDonald's expertly makes this bizarre fusion work. From its playful ads to its custom Happy Meal toys, the collab proves that even the most unexpected alliances can make for a legendary branding moment.spongebob x one piece commercial is so cool pic.twitter.com/8yDo4t7n9eAugust 19, 2026The new ad begins with One Piece's Luffy spying a coveted McDonald's Happy Meal box. Springing into action, the Straw Hat pirates launch towards it, in tandem with the Bikini Bottom gang, resulting in a catastrophic crash (anime impact frames included). The result? An animation crossover for the ages, featuring SpongeBob and pals donning the iconic outfits of the One Piece crew.Latest Videos FromCreative BloqWatch full video here: "This is actually peak crossover chaos," one fan on X wrote. Another praised, "They did NOT have to make a Happy Meal commercial this majestic." The playful ad clearly resonated with some, as one fan called it a "direct attack on millennials with disposable income," while another commented, "Buying Happy Meals as an adult has never been more justified."Here is the complete line up for the McDonald's SpongeBob SquarePants x One Piece collaboration.Available in over 60 regions, including the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and more!Will release sequentially beginning August 2026.13 toys total. Availability of each toy… pic.twitter.com/1WJsDmk6a4August 13, 2026Coming to McDonald's across the globe throughout August, the Happy Meal will include 1 of 12 collectable crossover toys, such as Patrick as Zoro, Mr Krabs as Jinbe, Squidward as Sanji, and, of course, SpongeBob as Luffy.It's not the first time McDonald's has nailed an anime collab – check out the fast food chain's adorable Kiki's Delivery Service ad that won the hearts of Ghibli fans. For more ad inspiration, take a look at McDonald’s new billboards that are painfully relatable.Get the Creative Bloq NewsletterSign up to Creative Bloq's daily newsletter, which brings you the latest news and inspiration from the worlds of art, design and technology. TOPICS Natalie FearStaff WriterNatalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s 5 Questions series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot). View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout LATEST ARTICLES 1 Quote of the Day by Salvador Dalí: "Have no fear of perfection, you’ll never reach it" 2 Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 review – 18 years later, MGS4 still feels like an event 3 Paramount's Golden Axe animation is an affront to the best sword and sorcery game of 1989 4 There's nothing fishy about these protein bars, honestly 5 What RAM crisis? B&H Photo has up to $400 off Apple's most powerful MacBook ProsSource: Creative Bloq AI Art — Published — Category: Image AI