DreamWorks Drops First Look at Forgotten Island and Its Breakout Merman Star
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
DreamWorks has revealed an exclusive first look at its upcoming animated feature Forgotten Island, introducing a standout new character ahead of its September 25 theatrical release.
DreamWorks is gearing up to shake up the animated movie scene later this month, and the studio is leaning hard into internet culture early. Polygon recently dropped an exclusive first look at Forgotten Island, introducing us to Prince Mermahn, a wonderfully self-absorbed, fishnet-wearing royal voiced by Kevin McCann. If the internet reaction to this character design is any indication, DreamWorks has another runaway animated hit on its hands that will flood social feeds and creator reaction channels across Twitch and YouTube the second it drops.
The creative team behind the film is bringing serious pedigree to the project, with co-directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado building on the boundary-pushing visual style they championed in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Forgotten Island blends bold 3D environments with dynamic 2D anime-inspired sequences and a vibrant nineties aesthetic, set entirely within the mythical realm of Nakali. For players and moviegoers who treat cinema as a shared social experience and live for detailed worldbuilding, the visual direction alone makes this one worth watching.
The plot follows two friends, voiced by H.E.R. and Liza Soberano, who stumble through a portal into a world filled with creatures from Filipino mythology. They face high stakes alongside a stellar cast that includes Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, and Lea Salonga, racing against time to escape before they lose the memories of their own friendship. Forgotten Island hits theaters on September 25, and it looks like a prime candidate for group watch parties and deep-dive lore videos across the creator ecosystem.
Tags: Animation, Streaming, Pop Culture, Movies, Gaming Culture
Original article: Polygon