McDonald’s just dropped a SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal — how to get yours

Joseph Green· Sep 17, 2026 · 8:00 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 8 views

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McDonald's has launched a limited-time Happy Meal promotion featuring a collaboration between SpongeBob SquarePants and One Piece. The collection includes 15 distinct figurines that creatively pair characters from both franchises based on visual and lore similarities. Fans are advised to use the My McDonald's app to check which specific toy series are available at local locations to improve their chances of completing the set.

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▪The SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal toys became available on September 15, 2026.
▪The 15-piece collection features pairings such as SpongeBob as Gear 5 Luffy and Patrick as Roronoa Zoro.
▪Collectors can use the My McDonald's app to view which toy number series are currently being distributed at specific restaurants.
▪The collaboration includes deep-cut references, such as Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen dressed as Brooke.
▪Secondary market scalpers are expected to target rare pieces, prompting fans to buy in bulk or use ordering hacks.

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Home > Life McDonald’s just dropped a SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal — how to get yours 15 collectible figurines are there for the taking. By Joseph Green Joseph Green Global Shopping Editor Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Read Full Bio on September 17, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / McDonald's TL;DR: McDonald’s has launched a SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal, available from Sept. 15.

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