Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- whimsical
- wondrous
- playful
- family movie night
- weekend afternoon
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nakali is populated by figures including the Manananggal, Tiyanak, and Batibat, connecting the adventure to Filipino mythology.
Jo and Raissa may need to surrender their shared lifetime of memories to leave Nakali.
The central dilemma threatens the shared memories binding the two best friends together.
The production is a DreamWorks Animation 3D fantasy adventure set on the mystical world of Nakali.
Films like Forgotten Island, and why
Moana
shared animated fantasy quest, young friendship, and culturally specific mythology
Raya and the Last Dragon
shared girl-centered animated adventure, mythic creatures, and themes of loyalty and identity
The Sea Beast
shared family-friendly fantasy worldbuilding, comic creature encounters, and emotionally important friendship
Movie Details
- Directors
- Januel Mercado, Joel Crawford
- Release Date
- 2026-09-10
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (15)
Cast
- H.E.R.
- Liza Soberano
- Dave Franco
- Lea Salonga
- Jenny Slate
- Manny Jacinto
- Dolly de Leon
- Jo Koy
- Ronny Chieng
- Kevin McCann
Common questions
- What is Forgotten Island about?
- Two inseparable friends face a fantastical bargain that could save their lives by deleting the history they share.
- What is Forgotten Island like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Forgotten Island as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Forgotten Island violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Forgotten Island.
- Which films are like Forgotten Island?
- Films with a similar feel include Moana, Raya and the Last Dragon, and The Sea Beast.
- How long is Forgotten Island?
- Forgotten Island runs 109 minutes.
