Wapoosh! DreamWorks' *Forgotten Island* delivers everything I expected: Glorious animation with some really cool anime references, hilarious jokes and physical comedy, strong character bonds and interactions, powerful, tear-jerking emotional scenes, immersive world-building, and an upbeat…
2026 · Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Forgotten Island
While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa must race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
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Should you watch Forgotten Island?
What it is. While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa must race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
Who made it. Directed by Januel Mercado, Joel Crawford, starring H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco.
How it has been received. The audience rating sits at 8.0/10 across 208 votes; treat that as a snapshot that moves as more people watch.
Is it for you? If you like animation films, this fits a standard session at 1h 49m.
Compiled from TMDB data (runtime, cast, ratings, release information). Last updated 2026-11-04.
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Crew
- Joel CrawfordWriter
- Januel MercadoWriter
- Januel MercadoDirector
- Mark SwiftProducer
- Joel CrawfordDirector
Details
Forgotten Island at a glance
| Release date | 2026-09-10 |
|---|---|
| Status | Released |
| Runtime | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Family |
| Original language | EN |
| Budget | $80M |
| Box office | $75M |
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8.0/10213 ratings
Forgotten Island sits at 8.0 out of 10 from 213 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $74.8M.
Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.
ONE OF THE BEST ANIMATION MOVIE FROM DREAMWORKS ANIMATION!! IT'S WORTH IT TO WATCH ON THE BIG SCREEN!!! Forgotten Island from DreamWorks animation is good especially if you watch it on big screen at the cinemas. The movie shows the Filipino culture and it's about friendships. The only problem of…
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What is Forgotten Island about?
While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa must race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
How long is Forgotten Island?
It runs 1h 49m.
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At a glance: Forgotten Island runs 1h 49m, opened in US cinemas on September 4, 2026.