Ayos! “Forgotten Island” Rises to the Top on Its Opening Weekend with PHP 97.2-M Box Office Gross; the Biggest Dreamworks Animation Opening of All Time in the Philippines

September 28, 2026 – The Philippines said “Tayo Na!” to the theaters as “Forgotten Island” became the number one movie in the country on its opening weekend. The DreamWorks Animation film grossed PHP 97,236,533, becoming the biggest opening weekend for Universal in the country for 2026. “Forgotten Island” has also snagged the biggest non-franchise animation film of all time.

“Forgotten Island,” inspired by Filipino mythology and culture, has an all-star Pinoy cast with Liza Soberano and H.E.R. lending their voices to the two main characters, Raissa and Jo. The voice cast also includes Lea Salonga, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, and Jo Koy. The animated original also features homegrown talent for the soundtrack, with groups like BINI and SB19 in its roster.

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The film received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, with a Certified Fresh score of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, and an audience score of 97%. 

“Forgotten Island” is the story of two best friends, Raissa and Jo, whose life journeys split after they graduate high school. They encounter a magical portal on their last night of celebration, and it transports them to the island of Nakali, a mysterious place filled with creatures from the stories they grew up with. Some beings they encounter are friendly, and some are fierce, and The Dreaded Manananggal is the fiercest of them all. When they discover that their memories are fading, they race to find a way home before they forget their friendship forever.

Don’t miss the magical tale  of Forgotten Island, now showing in Philippine theaters. Check out Universal Pictures PH (FB), UniversalPicturesPH (IG), and UniversalPicsPH (TikTok) for the latest news and updates.