‘The Croods 2’ creatives to direct film on Philippine mythology

‘The Croods 2’ creatives to direct film on Philippine mythology

Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, known for their work on “The Croods: A New Age” and “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” are set to bring Filipino mythology to the big screen with the upcoming animated feature “Forgotten Island.”  Variety recently reported that the duo will write and direct the film, marking Mercado’s first full directing credit.  As of this writing, more details about the animated feature are kept under wraps, but the story is exp…

DreamWorks Animation Dates ‘Forgotten Island’ For Fall 2026 Release

DreamWorks Animation Dates ‘Forgotten Island’ For Fall 2026 Release

‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ Director Joel Crawford’s ‘Forgotten Island’ Hits Theaters in 2026

“Forgotten Island” will soon be found. The latest project from “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” director Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, who served as co-director on the “Puss in Boots” sequel, will arrive in theaters on Sept. 25, 2026, from Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation. The pair also wrote the film. The new movie will be produced by Crawford’s longtime collaborator Mark Swift. Swift also produced “The Last Wish,” which was nomina…

DreamWorks Animation Reveals New Film ‘Forgotten Island,’ Sets Fall 2026 Release

Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado are directing and writing Forgotten Island, a broad party comedy adventure.

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Forgotten Island “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” co-directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado will re-team for a new animated movie at Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation titled “Forgotten Island”. The pair will write and direct the comedy adventure which transports the film’s protagonists to a long-forgotten, magical island rooted in Philippine mythology. A September 25th 2026 release date has been set. [Source: THR] Untitled Rob Savage…

Dreamworks Announces Original Filipino-Themed Film 'Forgotten Island'

Directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, the film will debut theatrically in 2026.