Filipino culture takes centre stage in Forgotten Island, an upcoming animated adventure that blends friendship, fantasy and folklore. The film will release the film in Indian cinemas on September 25, 2026. Written and directed by Academy Award and BAFTA nominee Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado, the film comes from the team behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Academy Award and BAFTA nominee Mark Swift has produced the project.

A Filipino folklore twist

The story follows Jo and Raissa, two high school graduates who have been inseparable since grade school. With their lives about to take them in different directions, the best friends decide to spend one final night together. However, their farewell takes an unexpected turn when they discover a mysterious portal that transports them to Nakali, a fantastical island filled with magical creatures and beings inspired by Filipino mythology.