DreamWorks Animation Announces Forgotten Island, a Magical Adventure About Friendship, Memory and Filipino Mythology

DreamWorks Animation, the studio behind some of animation’s most unforgettable friendships — from the bond between a boy and his dragon in How to Train Your Dragon, to the iconic duo of Shrek and Donkey, and the heartfelt connection between a robot and a gosling in The Wild Robot,  now introduces Forgotten Island, a dazzling and emotional new original story about friendship, memory and growing up.

The film is written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, and produced by Academy Award® nominee Mark Swift, the acclaimed filmmaking team behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.

Grammy and Academy Award® winner H.E.R. and actress Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together) lead the voice cast as Jo and Raissa, two high school graduates who have been best friends since childhood but are now preparing to embark on separate paths in life.

While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, a magical world filled with mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families.

On the island, some of these legendary figures become allies while others emerge as dangerous foes. Alongside Raww, a well-meaning but hapless weredog voiced by Dave Franco, and a small but mighty group of new companions, Jo and Raissa must face their greatest threat: The Dreaded Manananggal, the island’s most feared creature, voiced by Tony Award-winning icon Lea Salonga.

As the adventure unfolds, Jo and Raissa discover that the price of returning home may be the memories of their entire friendship. With time running out, they must race to escape the island before they forget each other forever.

The film also features an all-star voice cast including Emmy nominee Jenny Slate (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Dying for Sex), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place, Top Gun: Maverick), BAFTA nominee Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness, Ghostlight), global comedy superstar Jo Koy (Haunted Mansion, Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn), and Emmy winner Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, M3GAN).

DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island will be distributed worldwide by Universal Pictures.

Genre: Animated Adventure

Starring: H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng and Lea Salonga

Written and directed by: Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado

Producer: Mark Swift