Universal Pictures has confirmed the PVOD release date for their animated adventure FORGOTTEN ISLAND, which is set to arrive on VOD and digital platforms on October 27th, 2026. Additionally, the studio announced the film’s 4K/Blu-ray/DVD will hit retail on December 1st, 2026. The film launched in US theaters on September 25th, 2026.
Forgotten Island is written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado. Produced by DreamWorks Animation, the film features the voices of H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, Kevin McCann, and Lea Salonga.
In the film, 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.
Here’s the full release from the studio:
CERTIFIED FRESH AND VERIFIED HOT ON ROTTEN TOMATOES®
WITH A 96% AUDIENCE SCORE
BRING HOME A HEARTWARMING ORIGINAL STORY ABOUT BEST FRIENDS,
ADVENTURE AND THE BONDS THAT KEEP US CONNECTED
PLUS 60 MINUTES OF EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT
GET EXCLUSIVE EARLY ACCESS ON DIGITAL RETAIL PLATFORMS
MONTHS BEFORE IT IS AVAILABLE ON SUBSCRIPTION STREAMING SERVICES
Universal City, California, October 20, 2026 – Tayo Na! Join in on the most vibrant journey with Jo and Raissa as they befriend Filipino mythological creatures and search for their missing memories to get back home in DreamWorks Animation’s most original story yet, FORGOTTEN ISLAND, making its home debut exclusively on digital platforms starting October 27, 2026, and on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™, DVD on December 1, 2026 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Receiving wide critical acclaim, and earning an “A” on CinemaScore, FORGOTTEN ISLAND is being hailed as “the best DreamWorks film of the decade” (Discussing Film).
On their last night before embarking on separate life paths, best friends Jo and Raissa find a mysterious portal that transports them to Nakali, a mythical island filled with magical creatures they learned about from their Filipino families. As Jo and Raissa search for a way home, they discover their memories are at risk. Will they find a way off the island before they forget each other forever?
From the creative team behind the Academy Award-nominated DreamWorks film, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Academy Award® and BAFTA nominee Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado, and produced by Award® and BAFTA nominee Mark Swift, deliver an impactful story with an eclectically talented voice cast – starring Academy Award®-winner H.E.R. (Judas and the Black Messiah, The Color Purple), Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, “Trese”), Emmy Award®-nominee Dave Franco (“The Studio,” The Disaster Artist), Emmy Award®-nominee Jenny Slate (Zootopia, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On), Manny Jacinto (“The Good Place”), Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness), Jo Koy (Haunted Mansion, Heartstorm), Ronny Chieng (M3GAN, Crazy Rich Asians) and Lea Salonga (Mulan).
EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS:
- FRIENDS FOR LIFE
- H.E.R. and Liza Soberano share how their characters’ friendship grows into something that feels like family.
- CREATURES OF LORE
- Meet the vibrant creatures of FORGOTTEN ISLAND as the cast and filmmakers reveal their modern take on Filipino mythology.
- TAYO NA! THE MAKING OFFORGOTTEN ISLAND
- Step inside FORGOTTEN ISLAND to discover how its anime-inspired look, Nakali, and unforgettable characters were created.
- FRIENDSHIP AND FILIPINO CULTURE
- Travel through the Philippines with directors Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado as they explore the roots of FORGOTTEN ISLAND.
- THE SOUNDS OFFORGOTTEN ISLAND
- Explore how music helped define the world of FORGOTTEN ISLAND, blending culture, and storytelling into a unique sonic journey.
- “A PARALLEL WORLD” LYRIC VIDEO
- Sing along to the official BINI track from FORGOTTEN ISLAND with this vibrant lyric video celebrating friendship, adventure, and discovery.
- HOW TO DRAW: THE WILD PACK
- Bungi Tiyanak
- Prince Mermahn
- Raww
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH WRITER/DIRECTORS JOEL CRAWFORD AND JANUEL P. MERCADO
We’ve added the release date to our Streaming Calendar. Pre-order the film from Amazon below, and check out the official home release trailer.
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