There are some friendships that simply feel like home.
The kind that started when you were kids, survived countless random conversations, food trips, inside jokes, and somehow stayed with you even as life took you in different directions.
That is exactly the kind of friendship at the heart of DreamWorks Animation’s newest film, Forgotten Island—and this time, there’s a distinctly Filipino touch to the story.
And yes, Jollibee is part of the adventure.
A New Animated Adventure With Filipino Roots
Jollibee and DreamWorks Animation have teamed up for a global partnership connected to the theatrical release of Forgotten Island, an original animated film centered on friendship, family, and Filipino-inspired storytelling.
At the center of the story are lifelong best friends Jo and Raissa, voiced by Grammy and Academy Award winner H.E.R. and Filipino actress Liza Soberano.
The two friends find themselves on an unexpected adventure after discovering a mysterious portal that transports them to Nakali, a magical island filled with mythical creatures inspired by the stories they grew up hearing from their Filipino families.
But this isn't just your typical magical adventure.
There is a much more emotional challenge waiting for them.
Jo and Raissa discover that the price of returning home could mean losing their memories of each other.
Suddenly, their adventure becomes a race to protect something much more important than simply finding their way home—their friendship.
When Filipino Stories Meet DreamWorks Animation
What makes Forgotten Island particularly interesting is how it draws inspiration from Filipino mythology and stories passed down through Filipino families.
For many Filipinos, these kinds of stories feel familiar.
Growing up, we all had those stories that were shared by parents, grandparents, relatives, or even friends—stories about mysterious creatures, magical places, and characters that somehow became part of our childhood imagination.
Forgotten Island takes that cultural inspiration and places it inside a modern animated adventure.
The film also brings together an impressive international voice cast, including Lea Salonga, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, and Ronny Chieng.
And for Filipino audiences, seeing familiar Filipino talent become part of a DreamWorks production adds another layer of excitement.
And Then There's Jollibee
Of course, this collaboration wouldn't be complete without food.
Jollibee has always been closely associated with moments shared with family and friends, so the partnership feels naturally connected to the film's central theme.
To bring Forgotten Island closer to Filipino fans, Jollibee Philippines is introducing the limited-time Forgotten Island Adventure Bundle.
The bundle includes:
- 1-pc. Chickenjoy with Rice and Pineapple Quencher
- New Peach Mango Pie à la Mode with Vanilla Soft Serve
- Peach Mango Pie with Chocolate Sauce
- Exclusive Forgotten Island Friendship Charm Bracelet
The Friendship Charm Bracelet is also a collectible inspired by the film, giving fans something they can take home as a little reminder of the friendship celebrated in the story.
When Can You Get It?
The Forgotten Island Adventure Bundle launched in Metro Manila on September 16, 2026, followed by availability in other regions beginning September 23.
It will be available at participating Jollibee stores nationwide until October 31, 2026, while supplies last.
You can get the bundle through dine-in, takeout, or drive-thru.
And if you're planning to watch the movie, Forgotten Island officially opens in Philippine cinemas on September 23, 2026, distributed by Universal Pictures. PR - Jollibee and DreamWorks team up for global ‘Forgotten Island’ campaign celebrating friendship and Filipino culture.docx
More Than Just Another Movie Collaboration
What I find interesting about this partnership is that it doesn't simply put two recognizable brands together.
At its core, Forgotten Island is a story about something very familiar to us Filipinos: the importance of the people we grow up with and the memories we create along the way.
And maybe that's why the Jollibee connection makes sense.
Because when you think about it, some of our own memories are also tied to food.
Birthday celebrations. Family dinners. After-school snacks. Quick catch-ups with friends. Random Chickenjoy runs. Those simple moments that didn't seem particularly important when they happened—but somehow become the memories we remember years later.
That's the kind of connection that makes this campaign more than just a movie tie-in.
It's a celebration of friendship, Filipino culture, and the little moments that become part of our story.
So… Who's Your Jo or Raissa?
Watching Forgotten Island might make you think about that one friend you've known for years.
The friend who has seen different versions of you.
The friend you may not talk to every day anymore, but somehow, whenever you reconnect, it still feels like nothing has changed.
And maybe that's the real adventure worth celebrating.
Not the magical island.
Not the mythical creatures.
But the friendships we hope we'll never forget.
Forgotten Island is now showing in Philippine cinemas, while the Jollibee Forgotten Island Adventure Bundle is available at participating stores nationwide until October 31, while supplies last.
So if you’re looking for a movie to watch with your longtime friends—or simply want an excuse for another Jollibee run—this might be one adventure worth checking out.
Because some friendships are worth fighting to remember.
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