Forgotten Island

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Forgotten Island

PG

In Theaters Sep 25

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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Joel Crawford

Director

Januel P. Mercado

Director

H.E.R.

Jo

Liza Soberano

Raissa

Dave Franco

Raww

Jenny Slate

Voice

Karl Quinn

Sydney Morning Herald

1 day ago

4/5

It’s dazzling. But impressive as that all is, it’s the thoughtfulness of the story, its genuine heart, and the passion for the culture it depicts that makes this film one to remember.

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Simon Foster

Screen-Space (Substack)

11 hrs ago

3.5/5

A grand-scale, frantic Filipino fantasy adventure that deftly utilises influences and imagery from across the animation toonscape, resulting in a pic that hits a lot of breathlessly artistic high notes.

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Mike BC

But Why Tho?

1 day ago

9/10

It may not be perfect, but Forgotten Island is a lesson in film excellence that audiences aren’t likely to forget.

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

2 days ago

B+

A hyperactive study of adventure, throwing a lot at viewers while also charming them with vivid characters, big heart, and lots of physical challenges.

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David Griffiths

Subculture Entertainment

2 days ago

4.5/5

Forgotten Island is one of the best animated films we have seen in a while. From its heartfelt storyline through to its sheer imagination this is a film that is a gift to the senses. The film is truly remarkable and will be loved by audiences of all ages.

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Jim Schembri

jimschembri.com

2 days ago

4/5

Easily of one the best animated family films of the past five years...delivers a great adventure, spirited characterisations, a distinctive anime-inspired visual style and lots of laughs. Best of all is its story-strong narrative.

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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 (Thematic Elements|Rude Humor|Language|Brief Tobacco Imagery|Scary Action|Some Violence)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 25, 2026, Wide
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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