Forgotten Island
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Overview: 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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Summary / Coverage / Press for Forgotten Island (2026)
Critical Consensus Summary: Forgotten Island (2026)
Directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island has received universal acclaim. Critics praise the film as a visually inventive, high-energy adventure that draws deeply from Filipino mythology and folklore while balancing comedic stoner-buddy dynamics with genuine emotional heart.
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Eric Goldman (IGN)Calls it a terrific movie that pairs an effective, emotional story about friendship with a big, funny, and occasionally dark adventure through a realm of Filipino folklore creatures.
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Kristen Lopez (The Film Maven)Describes it as an utterly amazing and touching exploration of how “memories are magic,” noting that its talented voice cast brings immense dimension to the characters.
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Frank Scheck (The Hollywood Reporter)Highlights the film’s wit, humor, and visual invention, noting that its heartfelt focus on the central friendship between the two girls grounds the convoluted narrative with genuine emotion.
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Alex Harrison (Screen Rant)Compares its frenetic energy to Across the Spider-Verse, framing it as an invigorating, stoner-esque buddy comedy powered by its rich mythological design template.
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Michael Ordoña (San Francisco Chronicle)Praises the Oz-like journey, beautiful character designs, versatile animation style, and surprisingly affecting emotional denouement, ranking it among the best animated features of the year.
