Forgotten Island | Celebration of Culture
Two lifelong friends enter a magical island where their memories are at risk, forcing them to fight to remember each other.
The story
Two lifelong best friends face drifting apart as they prepare for separate futures. Their last night together takes a turn when they discover a portal to a fantastical island filled with mythological creatures from their Filipino heritage.
The film is written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, with Mark Swift producing. The voice cast includes H.E.R. and Liza Soberano as Jo and Raissa, Dave Franco as Raww, and Lea Salonga as The Dreaded Manananggal.
Forgotten Island releases in theaters on September 25, 2026, distributed by Universal Pictures. The film is a DreamWorks Animation production.
The trailer suggests a visually rich, emotional adventure with vibrant animation and mythical creatures. The tone balances friendship, fantasy, and peril as the characters race against time to preserve their memories.
