Forgotten Island

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Forgotten Island
Forgotten Island poster.jpeg
Teaser poster
Directed by
Written by
  • Joel Crawford
  • Januel Mercado
Produced byMark Swift
Starring
Music byNathan Matthew David
Production
company
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release date
  • September 25, 2026 (2026-09-25)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Forgotten Island is an upcoming American animated fantasy adventure comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation. It was written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado (in Mercado's directorial debut). The film will star H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, and Lea Salonga.

Contents

The film was officially announced in April 2025, and it is scheduled to be released by Universal Pictures on September 25, 2026.

Premise

Jo and Raissa find themselves stranded on the fantastic world of the forgotten island of Nakali. They find that their only way home might come at the expense of a lifetime of memories and emotions.

Voice cast

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. [1] [2]

Casting

In October 2025, H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, Jenny Slate, and Lea Salonga were announced as part of the cast. [3] In March 2026, Jo Koy, Dolly de Leon, Ronny Chieng, and Amielynn Abellera joined the cast. [4]

Music

In October 2025, it was announced that Nathan Matthew David would compose the score for the film. [5]

Marketing

A trailer was officially released on March 25, 2026. [6] [7]

Release

Forgotten Island is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 25, 2026. [8]

References

  1. ↑ McClintock, Pamela (April 15, 2025). "DreamWorks Animation Reveals New Film 'Forgotten Island,' Sets Fall 2026 Release". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on April 15, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  2. ↑ Manalo, Mike (April 17, 2025). "Dreamworks Unveils Filipino Animated Film 'Forgotten Island' for September 2026". The Nerds of Color. Retrieved October 30, 2025.
  3. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 29, 2025). "Six Heading To DreamWorks Animation's 'Forgotten Island'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 29, 2025.
  4. ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (March 20, 2026). "Dreamworks Animation's 'Forgotten Island' Adds Jo Koy, Dolly de Leon, Ronny Chieng and Amielynn Abellera (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Nathan Matthew David to Score DreamWorks Animation's 'Forgotten Island'". Film Music Reporter. October 29, 2025. Retrieved December 30, 2025.
  6. ↑ Tangcay, Jazz (March 25, 2026). "'Forgotten Island' Trailer: H.E.R. and Liza Soberano Star in DreamWorks' Filipino Folklore-Inspired Animated Movie". Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  7. ↑ Girolamo, Dan (March 25, 2026). "Forgotten Island Trailer: New DreamWorks Fantasy Movie Starring Dave Franco & H.E.R." ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  8. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 15, 2025). "DreamWorks Animation Dates 'Forgotten Island' For Fall 2026". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on May 27, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
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