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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Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

2 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

3 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

3 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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Gissane Sophia

Lady Geeks Media

9 hrs ago

Movies like Forgotten Island should be a signal to executives that these are the kind of stories we want more of—stories where more people get to see themselves represented on-screen, with narratives that aren’t just good, but brilliant and thoughtful.

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James Berardinelli

ReelViews

14 hrs ago

3/4

The characters are well-realized, the narrative includes genuine unpredictability, and the animation is invigorating. The only caveat is that the overly neat ending isn't fully earned.

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Jorge Montiel

Clarín

16 hrs ago

3/4

Crawford and Mercado possess undeniable visual inventiveness, but they rarely find a moment to pause. [Full review in Spanish]

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Rachael

2 hrs ago

Likes that there is finally Filipino representation in the movie industry. It was colorful, relatable, and entertaining.

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Michelle

6 hrs ago

Must see, heartwarming story about friendship

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H

9 hrs ago

It is the best movie about best friends and family. LOVE TEARS

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Michelle

9 hrs ago

No dull moment with this movie. Filipino folklore gives the story a special charm, while its message about holding on to the people who matter makes it meaningful across generations. A sweet reminder to treasure the memories we create together.

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Nova

11 hrs ago

As a Filipino, I LOVED all of the references made to our culture. It felt like they intentionally highlighted it and was not white-washed. My partner who is not filipino also recognized and understood a lot of references. Overall it's funny and very animated! Particularly the anime-esque moments. I was pleasantly surprised by how fun this movie was!

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Tom B

11 hrs ago

Cute, touching, funny -- well done.

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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
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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