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Forgotten Island
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| Produced by | Mark Swift |
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| Music by | Nathan Matthew David |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Forgotten Island is an upcoming American animated adventure comedy film written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado. Produced by DreamWorks Animation, the film features the voices of H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, and Lea Salonga.
DreamWorks Animation officially announced the film in April 2025, with Crawford and Mercado attached to write and direct. They drew inspirations on their friendship and Philippine mythology. Initial members of the cast were announced in October 2025, with further casting later confirmed in the following March.
Forgotten Island is scheduled to be released by Universal Pictures on September 25, 2026.
Premise
[edit]In the 1990s[1] Philippines, childhood friends Jo and Raissa promise to remain close forever. As they graduate from high school, Raissa prepares to move to the United States at the urging of her parents. Fearing the loss of their bond, Jo tries to persuade her to stay. However, the two are suddenly transported through a portal to the fantastical world of the forgotten island of Nakali, where memories gradually fade the longer one remains.[2]
Voice cast
[edit]- H.E.R. as Jo
- Liza Soberano as Raissa
- Dave Franco as Raww, a well-meaning but hapless were-dog
- Manny Jacinto
- Jenny Slate
- Lea Salonga as The Dreaded Manananggal, the most feared creature on the island
- Jo Koy
- Dolly de Leon
- Ronny Chieng
- Amielynn Abellera
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In April 2025, DreamWorks Animation announced that an original animated adventure comedy film written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado about Philippine mythology titled Forgotten Island was in development.[3][4] Crawford and Mercado, who had worked together at the studio since Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011), drew inspirations on their friendship.[5] The animation style is much like a reminiscence of DreamWorks' previous film Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), also directed by Crawford.[1]
Casting
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In October 2025, H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, Jenny Slate, and Lea Salonga were announced as part of the cast.[6] In March 2026, Jo Koy, Dolly de Leon, Ronny Chieng, and Amielynn Abellera joined the cast.[7]
Music
[edit]In October 2025, it was announced that Nathan Matthew David would compose the score for the film.[8]
Release
[edit]Forgotten Island is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 25, 2026.[9]
As part of Universal's long-term deal with Netflix, the film is contracted to stream in the US on Peacock for the first four months of its pay-TV window, then move to Netflix for the next ten months, and then return to Peacock for the remaining four months.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Tangcay, Jazz (March 25, 2026). "'Forgotten Island' Trailer: H.E.R. and Liza Soberano Star in DreamWorks' Filipino Folklore-Inspired Animated Movie". Variety. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- ^ Purnell, Kristofer (March 26, 2026). "Liza Soberano, H.E.R. try to keep their memories in 'Forgotten Island' trailer". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- ^ McClintock, Pamela (April 15, 2025). "DreamWorks Animation Reveals New Film 'Forgotten Island,' Sets Fall 2026 Release". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 15, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ Manalo, Mike (April 17, 2025). "Dreamworks Unveils Filipino Animated Film 'Forgotten Island' for September 2026". The Nerds of Color. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
- ^ Gajewski, Ryan (March 26, 2026). "H.E.R., Liza Soberano Get Emotional as Trailer for Animated 'Forgotten Island' Celebrates Filipino Culture". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 29, 2025). "Six Heading To DreamWorks Animation's 'Forgotten Island'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 29, 2025.
- ^ Tangcay, Jazz (March 20, 2026). "Dreamworks Animation's 'Forgotten Island' Adds Jo Koy, Dolly de Leon, Ronny Chieng and Amielynn Abellera (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
- ^ "Nathan Matthew David to Score DreamWorks Animation's 'Forgotten Island'". Film Music Reporter. October 29, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 15, 2025). "DreamWorks Animation Dates 'Forgotten Island' For Fall 2026". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 27, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ Hayes, Dade (December 9, 2021). "NBCUniversal's New Theatrical Window Scheme To Bring Films To Peacock After As Few As 45 Days Of Release". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ Moon, Mariella (July 14, 2021). "Netflix extends exclusive rights to Universal's animated films in the US". Engadget. Archived from the original on July 10, 2022. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
