Dave Franco & Wagner Moura’s Wild Fantasy Movie Is Now in Theaters Today

Dave Franco and Wagner Moura‘s wild fantasy movie is now out in theaters today. The animated comedy movie tells the story of two childhood friends who get stranded in a mystical world.

Forgotten Island is now playing in U.S. theaters. The film previously screened with a work-in-progress cut at CinemaCon in April 2026, followed by the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival. It received a five-minute standing ovation at the latter screening venue.

DreamWorks Animation produced the film, which received rave reviews from critics. At the time of writing, the PG-rated film holds a 95% “Fresh” Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 76 critic reviews. Produced on a budget of $80 million, the film earned praise for its visuals, story, and cultural representation.

What to know about DreamWorks’ new movie Forgotten Island

Directed and written by Oscar nominees Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, the film draws inspiration from their friendship and Philippine mythology.

The official synopsis for Forgotten Island reads, “While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families.”

It continues with “Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but-hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face the Dreaded Manananggal (Tony winning icon Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.”

The voice cast includes H.E.R. as Jo, Liza Soberano as Raissa, with Wagner Moura doing a voice cameo. Other voice roles include Manny Jacinto, Lea Salonga, Jenny Slate, Jo Koy, Dolly de Leon, and Ronny Chieng.

Distributed by Universal Pictures, the 108-minute film is now playing in theaters.

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