Sometimes, not even critical and audience love can translate into a worthy movie becoming a box-office hit. But there’s always a chance it’ll find a second life in its home release. That’s the hopeful scenario for Forgotten Island, an animated adventure inspired by Philippine mythology that arrives on digital October 27, ahead of a physical release on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD on December 1.
If you peek at Forgotten Island‘s Rotten Tomatoes page, you’ll see very high ratings across the board, with praise for both its story and its stunning visuals. Here’s the official synopsis, courtesy of a DreamWorks Animation press release.
“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?”
Forgotten Island comes from the team behind the Oscar-nominated Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and features the voices of H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, and Lea Salonga.
The home release comes stuffed with the following extra features:
- 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 OF FORGOTTEN 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 OF FORGOTTEN 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
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