Forgotten Island

In the 1990s Philippines, childhood friends Jo and Raissa promise to remain close forever. As they graduate from high school, Raissa prepares to move to the United States at the urging of her parents. Fearing the loss of their bond, Jo tries to persuade her to stay. However, the two are suddenly transported through a portal to the fantastical world of the forgotten island of Nakali, where memories gradually fade the longer one remains. ==Voice cast==

• H.E.R. as Jo • Liza Soberano as Raissa • Dave Franco as Raww, a well-meaning but hapless were-dog • Manny Jacinto • Jenny Slate • Lea Salonga as The Dreaded Manananggal, the most feared creature on the island • Jo Koy • Dolly de Leon • Ronny Chieng • Amielynn Abellera ==Production==

Development In April 2025, DreamWorks Animation announced that an original animated adventure comedy film written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado about Philippine mythology titled Forgotten Island was in development. Crawford and Mercado, who had worked together at the studio since Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011), drew inspiration from their friendship. The animation style is similar to that of DreamWorks' previous film Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022), also directed by Crawford. In March 2026, Jo Koy, Dolly de Leon, Ronny Chieng, and Amielynn Abellera joined the cast. Music In October 2025, it was announced that Nathan Matthew David would compose the score for the film. ==Release==

Forgotten Island is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 25, 2026. As part of Universal's long-term deal with Netflix, the film is contracted to stream in the US on Peacock for the first four months of its pay-TV window, then move to Netflix for the next ten months, and then return to Peacock for the remaining four months. ==References==