'Forgotten Island' Trailer: H.E.R. And Liza Soberano Star In Movie Inspired By Filipino Mythology

The trailer of one of the most anticipated animated films of 2026 just dropped. For the unversed, DreamWorks Animation has officially released the first trailer of their original animated adventure film, Forgotten Island. Fans are already expecting the movie to be a super hit granted that DreamWorks Animation is known for franchises like Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, and Kung Fu Panda. Blending fantasy, friendship, and authentic cultural mythology, Forgotten Island will release on September 25, 2026.  

What does the Forgotten Island trailer reveal? 

Forgotten Island centres around 2 lifelong best friends, 'Jo' and 'Raissa.' However, it seems like they might have to separate soon after high school, leading them to prepare for an uncertain future. Interestingly, on the night which was supposed to be their final night together, things take an unexpected turn when 'Jo' and 'Raisa' discover a mysterious portal which transports them to Nakali. Well, Nakali is actually a mythical island deeply rooted in Filipino mythology and also inhabited by magical creatures. Yes, creatures that they had previously heard about in Filipino folklore, like shapeshifters, demons, monsters, and witches.  

In this magical island, ‘Jo’ and ‘Raisa’ are pulled into a high-stakes quest. However, they are not alone. Alongside the pair, viewers will find a comedic weredog named ‘Raww’ and some colourful allies. Together, they must confront the terrifying ‘Manananggal.’ However, things won't be so easy as ‘Jo’ and ‘Raisa’ soon realise that if they want to return home, the only way for them is to sacrifice their memories, which will mean that they must lose each other forever.  

Cast and crew of Forgotten Island, and where you have previously seen them 

DreamWorks Animation definitely wishes to make a splash with the casting of Forgotten Island. The voice cast of the animated comedy adventure film includes, H.E.R. (The Color Purple), Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein), Jenny Slate (Dying for Sex), Manny Jacinto (Freakier Friday), and Lea Solonga (KPop Demon Hunters), Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness), Ronny Cheing (Shang-Chi), and Dave Franco (Regretting You). Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado were in charge of writing and directing the movie. According to Variety, the duo first met while working on Kung Fu Panda 2. Januel later said they quickly found out they had “very similar sensibilities.”  

It is worth noting that Forgotten Island will mark H.E.R.'s first foray into voice acting and animation. Reflecting on the time she received the script that honoured friendship and honoured her Filipino heritage, the singer said: 

“I was so excited. You have no idea. We were in the Philippines in 2019, and my mom was trying to scare us about all these stories. I literally grew up on them. I get to share a piece of my childhood in this work and with the world.” 

Liza Soberano also added that, for her, it had been a long-time dream to be in a project that accurately represented the Philippines. At the same time, Liza wants the portrayal to be universal enough that everyone can relate to it. She claimed that it is very exciting to have a major studio showcase Filipino culture. 

Watch the Forgotten Island trailer here.  

Are you excited for Forgotten Island's release on September 25, 2026? Let us know. 

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