There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Somebody has stolen King Neptune's crownand it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob's boss, is to blame. Though he has just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his very best pal Patrick, sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.