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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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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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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. Go to Full Review
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] Go to Full Review
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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. See more Michelle 6 hrs ago Must see, heartwarming story about friendship See more H 9 hrs ago It is the best movie about best friends and family. LOVE TEARS See more 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. See more 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! See more Tom B 11 hrs ago Cute, touching, funny -- well done. See more Read all reviews
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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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