DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island is making waves with audiences and critics alike, earning a perfect 100% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes and becoming the platform’s currently highest-rated DreamWorks Animation film. Now showing at SM Cinema, the film brings its vibrant animation, emotional story, and Filipino-inspired world to audiences across SM Supermalls, giving moviegoers another reason to experience maxed out moments at their most loved cinema.
The film also made an early impact at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where it received a five-minute standing ovation. Its strong reception has continued to build momentum, with critics and early viewers praising its inventive animation, anime-inspired visual style, and heartfelt story centered on friendship and memory.
Forgotten Island comes from directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, the filmmaking duo behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Their latest film transports audiences to Nakali, a richly imagined world inspired by Filipino culture and mythology, bringing elements of local heritage and storytelling into a major animated adventure.
Adding to the film’s Filipino connection is Filipina actress Liza Soberano, who voices Raissa. She joins an international and Filipino roster of talent that brings the characters and world of Forgotten Island to life, including American singer, songwriter, and musician H.E.R., who voices Jo.
The film’s Filipino connection also extends to its soundtrack, which features performances from H.E.R., Filipino theater icon Lea Salonga, P-pop groups SB19 and BINI, the late Filipino music icon Francis Magalona, rapper Ruby Ibarra, and Carl Angelo. KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza also contributes a cover of INXS’ “Never Tear Us Apart” to the soundtrack and makes a voice cameo in the film.
With its Filipino-inspired setting, Filipino talent, and globally recognized voices, Forgotten Island brings together a diverse creative lineup while telling a story rooted in friendship, memory, and the connections that shape who we are. Its colorful animation and expansive world make it an experience designed for the big screen.
As part of SM Supermalls’ commitment to delivering maxed out experiences, SM Cinema offers moviegoers multiple ways to experience Forgotten Island. Audiences can choose from Regular Cinema, Director’s Club, and ScreenX at participating branches.
Regular Cinema lets families and moviegoers enjoy the film’s adventure, humor, and heartfelt story on the big screen. Director’s Club offers a more premium and comfortable setting for families and groups looking to make their movie outing extra special.
For an immersive way to explore Nakali, ScreenX extends selected scenes beyond the main screen and onto the cinema’s side walls. The format brings audiences deeper into the film’s colorful world and dynamic animation.
With its perfect critical score, Filipino-inspired world, and stellar lineup of Filipino and international talent, Forgotten Island gives audiences plenty of reasons to experience the film in cinemas. Catch it at SM Cinema across SM Supermalls and enjoy maxed out experiences at your most loved cinema.
Forgotten Island is now showing at participating SM Cinema branches. Book your tickets throughwww.smcinema.com or the SM Cinema app.
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