DreamWorks Set to Capture Kpop Demon Hunters Magic With New Animated Feature Forgotten Island
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
DreamWorks is launching its next major animated feature, Forgotten Island, combining the musical energy and mythological demons that fans loved in Kpop Demon Hunters.
Polygon reports that DreamWorks Animation is preparing to fill the musical, demon-hunting shaped hole in our streaming queues with Forgotten Island, arriving in theaters later this month. Coming from the co-directors of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, the new film leans heavily into the vibrant aesthetic, creature designs, and music-driven energy that made Netflix's Kpop Demon Hunters a global phenomenon with over 500 million views. While the Huntrix sequel is still years away, this new project offers a similarly colorful escape for players and animation fans alike.
Set in the Philippines in the 1990s, the story follows best friends Jo and Raissa as they stumble through a portal into Nakali, a mystical realm pulled straight from local folklore. After a wild night out leaves them with zero memory of how they got there, they must navigate a landscape full of mythological creatures voiced by an all-star cast including H.E.R., Liza Soberano, and Lea Salonga. It blends high-stakes fantasy with the same style of expressive, anime-inspired comedy that defined recent hits.
Beyond the visuals, Forgotten Island is built around heavy doses of music, featuring karaoke showdowns, freestyle rap sessions, and a soundtrack blending contemporary Filipino tracks with nostalgic classics. At its core, the movie explores the bonds of friendship as the duo tries to get home before a life-changing flight to college. It is a timely arrival for anyone looking for their next big animated obsession while waiting for their favorite game crossovers and sequel announcements.
Tags: Animation, Gaming Culture, Streaming, Pop Culture
Original article: Polygon