From Collider · Rohan Naahar · · 2m
DreamWorks' New Fantasy Film Pulled From 1,400 Theaters
DreamWorks' 'Forgotten Island' removed from 1,400 theaters after weak box office performance.
In brief
DreamWorks' 'Forgotten Island' removed from 1,400 theaters after weak box office performance. DreamWorks' Filipino-themed fantasy film 'Forgotten Island' was pulled from 1,400 theaters after grossing only $55 million globally against a $80 million budget. Originally reported by Collider.
DreamWorks' New Fantasy Film
DreamWorks Animation released 'Forgotten Island', a Filipino-themed fantasy film directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado.
Box Office Performance
The film grossed only $55 million globally against a reported $80 million budget after three weeks in theaters.
Critical Acclaim
The movie holds a 94% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes with a consensus: 'A candy-colored ode to friendship and Filipino folklore, Forgotten Island bursts at the seams with imagination while never losing sight of the…
“A candy-colored ode to friendship and Filipino folklore, Forgotten Island bursts at the seams with imagination while never losing sight of the compelling relationship at its core.”
Theater Removal
DreamWorks pulled 'Forgotten Island' from 1,400 theaters nationwide after three full weeks of release.
Budget Comparison
The film's $80 million budget matches DreamWorks' previous projects like Kung Fu Panda 4 and The Bad Guys 2.
Box Office Context
The film underperformed compared to Illumination's Minions & Monsters, which grossed $525 million against a $85 million budget.
Industry Trend
The animation industry has shifted toward lower-budget films after Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse's success.
Theater Removal Impact
The film's removal affects 1,400 theaters nationwide, following its poor box office performance after three weeks.
Release Details
The film was released on September 25, 2026, with a runtime of 109 minutes.
Critical Reception
The film has a 'Verified Hot' 95% audience score, indicating strong fan reception for its home-video release.
Theater Removal Reason
DreamWorks removed the film due to poor box office performance after three weeks in theaters.
Box Office Comparison
The film grossed $55 million globally, significantly less than Illumination's Minions & Monsters ($525 million).
Theater Removal Scale
The film was pulled from 1,400 theaters nationwide, representing a large portion of its initial release.
Box Office Performance
The film grossed only $55 million globally against a $80 million budget after three weeks in theaters.
Theater Removal Outcome
DreamWorks' 'Forgotten Island' was removed from 1,400 theaters after grossing only $55 million globally against a $80 million budget.
At a glance
DreamWorks' Filipino-themed fantasy film 'Forgotten Island' was pulled from 1,400 theaters after grossing only $55 million globally against a $80 million budget.
