Forgotten Island

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Forgotten Island

PG

Sep 2026

1h 49m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Comedy

Animation

Fantasy

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While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families. Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but-hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Tony winning icon Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.

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Critics Consensus

A candy-colored ode to friendship and Filipino folklore, Forgotten Island bursts at the seams with imagination while never losing sight of the compelling relationship at its core.

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Audience Says

A vibrant and emotionally rewarding adventure that celebrates Filipino culture, Forgotten Island is as unforgettable as the friendship at its heart.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

2 days ago

It's kind of incoherent in places... but I enjoyed it.

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John Nugent

Empire Magazine

Oct 22, 2026

4/5

The imaginative design and performances really tips it over the edge -- shout-out especially to Manny Jacinto as a three-eyed demon baby who is both adorable and terrifying

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Philip De Semlyen

Time Out

Oct 20, 2026

3/5

There’s a very rare and refreshing use of the Philippines as the setting for a big Hollywood movie. But this mythological adventure is an exhausting watch, a fantasy adventure paced like a panic attack.

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Mini Anthikad-Chhibber

The Hindu

Oct 23, 2026

Cute demon babies, vampires with detachable bodies, and other creatures inspired by Filipino folklore fuel this frenetic tale of friendship and memory

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JD Duran

InSession Film

Oct 23, 2026

A-

This film is a lot of fun. It's colorful and vibrant. The mythology is captivating. And the friendship between Raissa and Jo is endearing and poignant.

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Jana Monji

Age of the Geek

Oct 21, 2026

3/5

This tale about forever friendship is a fun introduction to Philippine mythology, something long over due considering the long ties between the Americas and the Philippines and the Philippines and the US.

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Emerson F

1 day ago

Was a little too frenetic in the first half but the second half got me and obviously the animation is world class

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Linh

3 days ago

never thought I would cried so much about a friendship animation movie. so so so good

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Erik

3 days ago

With characters as vibrant as the film, this was an easy and fun watch. They built a world you never want to leave, and if theres one criticism, its that I wanted to explore more of that world than I was able.

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Weston

3 days ago

From the guys that help make puss in boots: the last wish one of my favorite animated films of all time, I’m abit disappointed in this film, I think it needed more time in the oven with the story, but the animation was beautiful

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Snugasabuggy

4 days ago

It was great! The only thing that I didn't like about it was how they didn't explain a couple of the characters backstreet, nor where they came from. Other than that, this is must see!

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Kwame

4 days ago

I am heartbroken this movie is a 9 out of 10, or a 10 out of 10 if you see it through the eyes of someone who comes from a different background. The animation was amazing, the meaning behind the movie is beautiful, and it was a fun time. I am really sad that the movie could not even make back its budget. I am 100 percent sure that once it hits streaming, people are going to love it.

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Januel P. Mercado

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H.E.R.

Jo

Liza Soberano

Raissa

Dave Franco

Raww

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Synopsis

While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families. Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but-hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Tony winning icon Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.

Director: Joel Crawford, Januel P. Mercado
Producer: Mark Swift
Screenwriter: Joel Crawford, Januel P. Mercado
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: DreamWorks Animation
Rating: PG (Language|Brief Tobacco Imagery|Thematic Elements|Rude Humor|Scary Action|Some Violence)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 25, 2026, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 27, 2026
Box Office (Gross USA): $35.2M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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