Forgotten Island
“No memory left behind.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-08
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H.E.R.
Jo (voice)
Liza Soberano
Raissa (voice)
Dave Franco
Raww (voice)
Jenny Slate
Batiba (voice)
Manny Jacinto
Bungi (voice)
Lea Salonga
Manang (voice)
Dolly de Leon
Lola Fatima (voice)
Jo Koy
Datu (voice)
Ronny Chieng
King Truffle Wuffle (voice)
Kevin McCann
Prince Mermahn (voice)
Kailey Crawford
Young Jo / Classroom Kid 1 (voice)
Kayla Teruel
Young Raissa (voice)
Amielynn Abellera
Jane Molina (voice)
Eugene Cordero
Barondo / Mr. Lopez (voice)
Eric Bauza
Gen. Button Wutton / Sarangay (voice)
Nico Santos
Starfish Pastie 1 / Starfish Pastie 2 (voice)
Januel Mercado
Manny Molina / Dry Mermahn (voice)
Tania Gunadi
Zippy the Potion Fairy (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 32 DaysMelbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 25, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 27, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$80M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$50.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.63x
-$29.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Januel Mercado, Joel Crawford
- Screenplay & Story
- Joel Crawford, Januel Mercado, Simon Wells
- Original Score
- Nathan Matthew David
- Original Title
- Forgotten Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $80M
- Worldwide Gross
- $50.2M
- Production Studios
- DreamWorks Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Januel Mercado, Joel Crawford
Joel Crawford, Januel Mercado, Simon Wells
Nathan Matthew David
James Ryan
Mark Swift
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Crawford
Writer
Januel Mercado
Writer
Januel Mercado
Director
Mark Swift
Producer
Joel Crawford
Director
Nathan Matthew David
Original Music Composer
James Ryan
Editor
Ryan Carlson
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Threat
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forgotten Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Forgotten Island?
Forgotten Island was directed by Januel Mercado, Joel Crawford.
Who stars in Forgotten Island?
The principal cast of Forgotten Island includes H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto.
When was Forgotten Island released and how long is it?
Forgotten Island was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Forgotten Island?
Forgotten Island had a reported production budget of $80M and grossed $50.2M at the worldwide box office (0.63 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Forgotten Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Forgotten Island was composed by Nathan Matthew David.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Forgotten Island?
Forgotten Island holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).