- Primary Subject: DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island
- Key Update: This guide details everything currently known about the Forgotten Island plot, Filipino-led voice cast, and its upcoming theatrical release.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: March 26, 2026
- Quick Answer: Forgotten Island is an original DreamWorks fantasy film releasing September 25, 2026, featuring Filipino folklore, a 1990s backdrop, and stars H.E.R. and Liza Soberano.
The upcoming DreamWorks Animation film, Forgotten Island, has become one of the highly anticipated releases this year, due to its creative original concept that has the potential to reach the heights of the studio's best works.
Here is everything you need to know about the movie.
What is the Plot of Forgotten Island?
Forgotten Island follows high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who have been best friends since grade school but are now about to embark on separate life paths.
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 and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal, 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.
Directed by Puss in Boots: The Last Wish's Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, the film is infused with Filipino folklore-inspired mythology and world-building that is rare in the Hollywood animation space.
Who is the Voice Cast of Forgotten Island?
The voice cast of Forgotten Island is led by Grammy and Oscar-winning singer H.E.R. (Gabriella Wilson) and Filipino-American actress Liza Soberano.
The supporting cast mostly consists of performers of Filipino descent, such as Lea Salonga, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Manny Jacinto, and Amielynn Abellera. Well-known stars such as Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, and Ronny Chieng are also part of the voice cast ensemble.
"I was so excited. You have no idea. We were in the Philippines in 2019, and my mom was trying to scare us about all these stories. I literally grew up on them. I get to share a piece of my childhood in this work and with the world," Wilson said of her involvement.
When is Forgotten Island Coming Out?
Forgotten Island will be released in theaters on September 25, 2026. It remains unknown whether it will be available in other premium formats such as IMAX.
For now, stay tuned for more news and updates regarding the film in the coming months.
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