Forgotten Island 2026

Movie · 109 min · English · April 15, 2026

Directed by Joel Crawford, Januel MercadoWritten by Joel Crawford, Januel Mercado

Starring H.E.R., Kailey Crawford, Liza Soberano, Kayla Teruel, Dave Franco

A 2026 American animated fantasy comedy film, Forgotten Island was written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado. The movie was produced by DreamWorks Animation and includes voice acting from H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, Kevin McCann, and Lea Salonga. It is set in the 1990s within the Philippines, telling the tale of two lifelong friends, Jo (H.E.R) and Raissa (Soberano), who find themselves inside the legendary realm of Nakali.

DreamWorks Animation officially revealed the project in April 2025, with Crawford and Mercado committed to writing and directing. Their personal bond and Philippine folklore influenced the creative process. The initial voice cast was announced in October 2025, followed by additional casting confirmation in March of the following year.

Early screenings at the 2026 CinemaCon and 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival preceded its theatrical release in the United States on September 25, 2026 through Universal Pictures. Critics praised the film's visual design and cultural authenticity, with some ranking it among DreamWorks Animation's finest works. Nonetheless, it failed to achieve strong financial returns, earning $68.1 million globally against a $80 million budget.