Forgotten Island North America Box Office: New DreamWorks Animation Could Beat Abominable’s Opening, Eyes A Strong Domestic Debut

Explore Forgotten Island, the new DreamWorks animation inspired by Philippine mythology, set for a strong box office debut.

- August 29, 2026 | 6:18 PM IST

Forgotten Island North America Box Office: New DreamWorks Animation Could Beat Abominable’s Opening (Photo Credit: Instagram)

Forgotten Island is an upcoming original animation by DreamWorks and Universal. It is gearing up for its release, which is scheduled to clash with Avengers: Endgame Encore. Despite that, it is eyeing a strong debut at the North American box office, according to early estimates. Keep scrolling for the numbers.

Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado have directed it. The Dreamworks Animation movie is based on a Philippine mythology. The movie features voices of H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, and Lea Salonga. It had its early screenings at the 2026 CinemaCon and at the 20026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

How much is the film projected to earn on its opening weekend in North America?

Since it is an original animation, it has to work harder to make a lasting first impression and become a box-office success. Based on early estimates from Box Office Pro, Forgotten Island is on track to earn between $20 million and $30 million in its opening weekend at the box office in North America. It is more than Abominable’s $20.6 million domestic debut.

This suggests that the film could land within the same opening territory as several other late-September releases, including The Lego Ninjago Movie, which collected $20.4 million in its opening weekend. It is also in the vicinity of Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie [$22.7 million] and Transformers One [$24.6 million].

What is the film about?

The official synopsis states, “In the Philippines during the 1990s,[2] two childhood friends, Jo and Raissa, promise to remain close forever. After graduating from high school, Raissa prepares to move to the United States to attend college at her parents’ urging. Fearing the loss of their bond, Jo tries to persuade her to stay. However, the two are suddenly transported through a portal to the fantastical world of the forgotten island of Nakali, where memories gradually fade the longer one remains.” Forgotten Island will be released on September 25. It will clash with the Avengers: Endgame Encore in cinemas.

Stay tuned to Koimoi for more box office updates!

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