Collider’s review praises DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island as a heartfelt animated adventure centred on Filipino culture, identity and friendship. The film follows best friends Jo and Raissa, whose relationship is tested when Raissa plans to move to the United States and the pair become stranded in a mythical world inspired by Filipino folklore.

The review highlights the convincing voice performances by H.E.R. and Liza Soberano, as well as culturally specific details such as a despedida party, lechon and Filipino gestures. It also notes the film’s varied animation styles and emotional focus on memories, while suggesting that parts of the story rely heavily on narration rather than visual storytelling.