The CGI/Live-action hybrid movie starring Sandy Cheeks, titled "Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie", was released on Netflix on this date. This marked a significant event for the character, showcasing her in her own feature film and expanding her role in the SpongeBob SquarePants universe.

The title of the Sandy Cheeks movie, "Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie", was revealed on this date. This announcement provided further details about the upcoming character-centric film and generated anticipation among fans of the SpongeBob SquarePants franchise.

Sandy Cheeks made her debut in the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Tea at the Treedome", which premiered on this date. This marked the first appearance of the character in the series, establishing her as a key member of the main cast and introducing her unique character design and backstory as a squirrel living underwater.