Forgotten Island Sets Sail on a Memory-Fueled DreamWorks Adventure
Deadline’s Pete Hammond hails Forgotten Island as an original, visually bold DreamWorks animated feature centered on two Filipino best friends, Jo and Raissa, who stumble into a magical realm called Nakali. With H.E.R. voicing Jo and Liza Soberano as Raissa, the film blends a frenetic, colorful first half with a more emotional second act about memory and friendship. Directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, it packs a punch of diverse animation styles and a lively soundtrack by H.E.R., though Hammond notes its strongest appeal will likely be to younger viewers—particularly teens—before its memory-themed message lands more broadly. Release date: September 25, 2026.