Forgotten Island
Seen it?2026 | 109 min | Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it, it earned strong reviews (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and audiences rate it highly (8.0 out of 10), despite a box office loss. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved Puss in Boots: The Last Wish or Encanto, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, feel-good.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
8.0 out of 10 from opening-week audiences
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$50 million worldwide on a $80 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.3 million people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Januel Mercado, Joel Crawford
- H.E.R.Jo (voice)
- Liza SoberanoRaissa (voice)
- Dave FrancoRaww (voice)
- Jenny SlateBatiba (voice)
- Manny JacintoBungi Tiyanak (voice)
- Lea SalongaManang (voice)
- Dolly de LeonLola (voice)
- Jo KoyDatu (voice)
- Ronny ChiengKing Truffle Wuffle (voice)
- Kevin McCannPrince Mermahn (voice)