Forgotten Island opens wide in U.S. theaters September 25, 2026. The DreamWorks animated adventure runs 1 hour and 49 minutes and is rated PG.
What is the Forgotten Island runtime?
The movie has a runtime of 109 minutes, including credits. That places it in the typical feature-length range for a modern animated theatrical release.
What is Forgotten Island rated?
Rotten Tomatoes lists the movie as PG for thematic elements, rude humor, language, brief tobacco imagery, scary action and some violence.
Is Forgotten Island appropriate for kids?
The PG rating means the movie is designed for a broad family audience, but parents should know that the fantasy adventure includes scary creatures, action and some violence. The Manananggal is the story's most frightening figure, so younger children who are sensitive to monster imagery may react differently.
What is the story?
Jo and Raissa are best friends who are transported to the fantastical island of Nakali. The island is populated by magical and mythological creatures drawn from Filipino stories they grew up hearing from their families.
The central escape problem has an emotional cost: the friends discover that returning home may require giving up the memories of their friendship.
Who voices the main characters?
- H.E.R. as Jo
- Liza Soberano as Raissa
- Lea Salonga as the Dreaded Manananggal
- Dave Franco as Raww
Why the Filipino folklore matters
Reuters reports that Forgotten Island is the first major animated feature to draw directly on Filipino myths and culture. H.E.R. has also spoken about hearing Manananggal stories from her mother, giving the movie a personal connection for the performer.
When does Forgotten Island come out?
The movie opens in U.S. theaters on Friday, September 25, 2026. Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado co-directed the film for DreamWorks Animation.
Sources
Rotten Tomatoes, DreamWorks Animation, and Reuters.
Author: Shivam Das
