Forgotten Island

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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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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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Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

4 days ago

3.5/4

The movie is so imaginative, energetic, and sincere that it should be fun for just about everyone.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

5 days ago

2/5

Forgotten Island is over-controlled and over-determined, a movie that never, or hardly ever, takes its pedal from the metal, never takes a breath or a moment to let its characters come to life.

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Keith Phipps

The Reveal

5 days ago

3.5/5

'Forgotten Island' is colorful, fun, and, thanks to the care taken in depicting the protagonists’ friendship, quite moving.

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Mark Meszoros

The News-Herald (Willoughby, OH)

1 hr ago

3.5/4

Forgotten Island may be one of those movies you won’t soon forget.

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Tom Santilli

Movie Show Plus

21 hrs ago

B

"Forgotten Island" comes across as trying a bit too hard. But it's never uninteresting, and beneath all the noise is a really touching and even courageous family film, that deserves a spot in your memory bank.

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Stephen Thompson

Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast)

1 day ago

I didn't always have the easiest time following this movie, and particularly during the action set pieces where it's really throwing a ton at you. But I did, at the same time, find it moving.

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Victor

5 hrs ago

Forgotten Island is a fun movie. It really showcases the Filipino culture. The visuals are outrageous and over the top. The story was full of heart and the importance of bonds of friendship.

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Nico

5 hrs ago

It was a decent movie. Animation was good

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Jacob

11 hrs ago

What a delightfully ambitious movie! It's got a little too much going on but is nonetheless a fun ride with a lot of heart.

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Lyla S

17 hrs ago

super funny but not the best movie in the world.

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Joanne Dela Cruz

17 hrs ago

Forgotten Island 🌴🇵🇭✨ I absolutely loved this movie! ❤️ It’s not just a beautiful animated film—it’s something that makes you feel proud to be Filipino. Seeing our culture, folklore, traditions, language, and the stories we grew up hearing brought to life by a major Hollywood studio was truly special. I loved how they incorporated Filipino mythology and familiar cultural details into the story. And hearing Filipino voices and seeing our culture represented on such a big screen made it even more meaningful. 🇵🇭🥹 It’s a fun, magical adventure, but underneath all the fantasy is a beautiful story about friendship, memories, family, and holding on to the people who matter. Definitely a must-watch, especially for Filipinos! 🇵🇭❤️ So proud to see our culture represented like this in Hollywood. Mabuhay! 🥹🇵🇭✨

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Ty Laird

18 hrs ago

Forgotten Island is WAY better than I ever would’ve imagined based off the forgettable trailers. The core story is one that’s been done a million times, but manages to separate itself through its heartwarming dynamic between our two leads and the anime inspired blend of 2D and CG animation. Sure, the jokes don’t always land and some decisions that characters make feel like they are done to advance the plot rather than out of rational thinking, but I had an overall really good time watching this.

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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
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.0M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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