We have a new trailer for DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island, which introduces us to more of the magical world two best friends stumble into and the entity there who steals people’s memories.
We’re also introduced to a weredog named Raww (voiced by Dave Franco) who, for whatever reason, reminds me of the kangaroo mascot for the delicious 1990s snack, Dunkaroos.
Dunkaroo nostalgia aside, the film’s animation looks fantastic, with a compelling story based on Philippine mythology. Here’s the full synopsis:
While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families.
Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but-hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
In addition to Franco and Salonga, the movie features the voices of Jenny Slate (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place, Top Gun: Maverick), Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness), Jo Koy (Haunted Mansion), and Ronny Chieng (M3GAN). It’s written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, who also brought us Puss and Boots: The Last Wish.
Forgotten Island premieres in theaters on September 25, 2026.
Check out the trailer below.
