Jollibee is marking a
new milestone with a global collaboration tied to DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten
Island, ahead of the film's worldwide theatrical release on September 23,
2026.
The Story at the Heart of Forgotten Island
Forgotten Island follows
lifelong best friends Jo and Raissa, who stumble on a mysterious portal that
pulls them into Nakali — a fantastical island populated by mythical creatures
drawn from stories their Filipino families grew up telling. When they realize
that finding their way home could cost them the memories of their friendship,
Jo and Raissa have to figure out how to leave without losing each other.
The film features Filipino and
Filipino-American talent, including Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, global
comedy star Jo Koy, Grammy and Academy Award winner H.E.R., actress Liza
Soberano, and co-writer/co-director Januel Mercado.
Bringing the Collaboration to Life
“Great stories and great food
both have a way of bringing people together,” said David Beal, Jollibee Group
global chief marketing officer and head of digital marketing. “With DreamWorks
Animation's Forgotten Island, we're inviting friends and families to celebrate
the joy of friendship — from watching the film to sharing a delicious Jollibee
meal together. It is a simple expression of what Jollibee has always stood for:
serving great-tasting food and bringing the joy of eating to everyone.”
BINI's “A Parallel World” Adds a Local Soundtrack Connection
The Filipino connection runs
beyond the film itself. Filipino girl group BINI — also Jollibee endorsers —
contributed the song “A
Parallel World” to the Forgotten Island soundtrack. The upbeat
electronic-pop track, mixing English and Filipino lyrics, came out on July 23.
BINI also performed the song at
the Forgotten Island panel during San Diego Comic-Con in July, extending the
group's — and the film's — reach to audiences well beyond the Philippines. The
music video for “A Parallel World” features Jollibee too, showing BINI members
enjoying their favorite meals and sharing candid moments while in the United
States for the song's recording and related activities.
Why This Partnership Matters to Jollibee
“At Jollibee, we value
partnerships that allow us to collaborate with world-class brands and create
experiences that genuinely resonate with our customers,” said Dorothy Ching,
vice president for marketing of Jollibee
Philippines. “Our partnership with DreamWorks is especially meaningful
because Forgotten Island brings together universal themes of friendship and
family with Filipino-inspired storytelling. We are proud to be part of this
global collaboration and excited to bring the spirit of the film to Jollibee
communities around the world.”
Between global entertainment,
Filipino talent and storytelling, and Jollibee's own spirit of togetherness,
the collaboration extends the film's experience from the big screen into
everyday moments shared over a meal.
More elements of the collaboration — including an exclusive
Jollibee offer tied to the film — are still to be revealed, with details
expected at a later date. DreamWorks' Forgotten Island arrives in theaters
September 23, 2026.
Where to Follow Along
For more information, visit jollibee.com.ph or follow Jollibee's social media
channels for updates.
About Jollibee
Jollibee is a global restaurant brand best known for its
world-famous Chickenjoy fried chicken. It was voted No. 1 Best Fast Food Fried
Chicken in the U.S. in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for three
consecutive years and has picked up multiple accolades across various markets.
It is the #1 QSR in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Brunei. Guided by its purpose
to serve great-tasting food and bring the joy of eating to everyone, Jollibee
continues bringing people together through joyful dining experiences across
more than 1,800 stores in 16 countries. Jollibee is the flagship brand of
Jollibee Group, one of the fastest-growing restaurant companies in the world.
About DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten Island
Your best friendship is
worth fighting for.
DreamWorks Animation, the
studio behind the unforgettable bonds between a boy and a dragon in How to
Train Your Dragon, an ogre and a donkey in Shrek, and a robot and a gosling in
The Wild Robot, now brings a dazzling, emotional story about two lifelong best
friends who must come together before they drift apart in Forgotten Island.
The original film is written
and directed by Academy Award® nominee Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, and
produced by Academy Award® nominee Mark Swift, the filmmaking team behind Puss
in Boots: The Last Wish.
Grammy and Academy Award®
winning artist H.E.R. and Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together)
star as high school graduates Jo and Raissa, best friends since grade school
now facing separate life paths. While celebrating their last night together, Jo
and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the
fantastical island of Nakali, filled with the magical and mythological
creatures they grew up hearing about from their Filipino families.
Some of these figures become
friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but-hapless weredog Raww (Dave
Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The
Dreaded Manananggal (Tony-winning icon Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on
the island. When they learn that the price of returning home is losing the
memories of their entire friendship, Jo and Raissa race to find a way to leave
the island before they forget each other forever.
The film's all-star voice cast
also includes Emmy nominee Jenny Slate (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Dying
for Sex), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place, Top Gun: Maverick), BAFTA nominee
Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness, Ghostlight), global comedy superstar Jo Koy
(Haunted Mansion, Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn), and Emmy winner Ronny Chieng
(The Daily Show, M3GAN).
DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten Island is distributed by
Universal Pictures.
About DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation, a division of the Universal Filmed
Entertainment Group within NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation,
is a global family entertainment company with feature film and television
brands. DreamWorks' feature heritage includes many of the world's most
acclaimed films and beloved franchises, including Shrek, Puss in Boots, Kung Fu
Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, Trolls, The Boss Baby, Madagascar, The Bad
Guys, Gabby's Dollhouse, and The Wild Robot. Collectively, these theatrical film
properties have grossed more than $17 billion worldwide. DreamWorks Animation's
television studio is one of the world's leading producers of high-quality
animated family programming, reaching consumers in more than 190 countries with
a diverse array of original streaming series and films. The company's deep
portfolio of intellectual property is supported by a robust, worldwide
licensing and consumer products practice, as well as award-winning brand
experiences through Universal Destinations & Experiences theme parks, live
entertainment, and more.
About Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures is a division of Universal Studios.
Universal Studios is part of NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world's
leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and
marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.
NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment
networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production
operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme
parks. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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