Forgotten Island

Forgotten Island (2026)



7.6 2026 109 min United States of America

Director: Januel Mercado

Cast: H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Lea Salonga, Manny Jacinto

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Fantasy
On the eve of their final night as high school classmates, inseparable best friends Jo and Raissa accidentally uncover a hidden portal that whisks them away to the enchanted island of Nakali. There, they learn that escaping the island comes with a devastating cost: every shared memory of their friendship will be erased. With time running out, Jo and Raissa must hurry to uncover a way home before their bond fades into oblivion and they lose each other forever.

More About This Film

Forgotten Island is a new DreamWorks Animation adventure about two lifelong best friends, Jo and Raissa, who are approaching the end of high school and facing separate paths in life. Their final night together takes an extraordinary turn when they discover a portal leading to the fantastical island of Nakali.

The film combines friendship drama with Filipino mythology, filling its fantasy world with creatures and legends connected to the girls' family heritage. The emotional core remains the friendship between the two girls as they try to find their way home without losing what they mean to each other.

  • Written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado.
  • Produced by Mark Swift, the team behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
  • H.E.R. and Liza Soberano voice Jo and Raissa.
  • The cast also includes Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, and Lea Salonga.
  • DreamWorks announced a theatrical release for September 25, 2026, through Universal Pictures.

Where to Watch

Forgotten Island is scheduled for a theatrical release, with home streaming expected after its cinema window.