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Jollibee and
DreamWorks Animation are teaming up for a global partnership tied to the
worldwide theatrical release of Forgotten Island, a new original animated
feature that celebrates friendship, family, and Filipino-inspired storytelling.
The collaboration brings together
DreamWorks, the studio behind globally recognized films including Shrek, How to
Train Your Dragon, and The Wild Robot, and Jollibee, the beloved Filipino
restaurant brand that makes your favorite Chickenjoy, Yumburger, Jolly
Spaghetti, and Burger Steak.
The partnership also brings together shared
themes of friendship and togetherness. Forgotten Island draws inspiration from
Filipino mythology and stories passed down through Filipino families, while
Jollibee has long brought people together through shared meals and everyday
moments of joy. In the Philippines, the collaboration offers fans an
opportunity to experience the film’s themes and Filipino cultural elements
through Jollibee.
At the heart of Forgotten Island, from the filmmakers of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, are lifelong best friends Jo and Raissa, voiced by Grammy and Academy Award winner H.E.R. and Filipino actress Liza Soberano. The story follows the two friends as they discover a mysterious portal leading to Nakali, a magical island inhabited by mythical creatures inspired by stories from their Filipino families.
Their adventure takes a turn when they
discover that returning home comes at the cost of losing their memories of each
other. Joined by a group of allies, Jo and Raissa must navigate the challenges
of Nakali while finding a way to preserve their friendship.
The film features an international voice
cast that includes Dave Franco, Lea Salonga, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly
de Leon, Jo Koy, and Ronny Chieng, bringing together global talent and Filipino
voices in a story rooted in Filipino-inspired mythology.
“At Jollibee, we've always believed that
some of life's best memories are made around the dining table. Forgotten Island
is a beautiful and moving story that reminds us of the power and importance of
friendship, something that has always been at the heart of our brand,” said
Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. “Through
this partnership with DreamWorks, we're excited to give Filipinos another
meaningful way to celebrate friendship, create lasting memories, and share the
joy of eating together.”
To bring the partnership closer to Filipino
fans, Jollibee Philippines will introduce the limited-time Forgotten Island
Adventure Bundle launching September 16 in Metro Manila and September 23 in all
other regions, available until October 31 at participating stores nationwide.
The Adventure Bundle includes Jollibee's
1-pc. Chickenjoy with rice and Pineapple Quencher, the new Peach Mango Pie à la
Mode with Vanilla Soft Serve, Jollibee's Peach Mango Pie with Chocolate Sauce,
and an exclusive Forgotten Island Friendship Charm Bracelet. The bundle is
priced at ₱389.
Inspired by the film, the exclusive
Friendship Charm Bracelet serves as a collectible that fans can take home as a
memento of the partnership and the friendships celebrated in Forgotten Island.
The Forgotten Island Adventure Bundle will
be available through dine-in, takeout, and drive-thru, while supplies last.
Forgotten Island, distributed by Universal Pictures, opens in Philippine cinemas on September 23, 2026.
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 garnered multiple accolades in 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 to bring 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 that
brought you 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 welcomes a dazzling and emotional story
about two lifelong best friends who must come together before they drift apart
in Forgotten Island.
The new original film is written and
directed by Academy Award® nominee Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado and is
produced by Academy Award® nominee Mark Swift, the filmmaking team behind Puss
in Boots: The Last Wish.
Grammy- and Academy Award® winning supernova
H.E.R. and Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together) star
as high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who have been best friends since grade
school but are now about to embark on 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, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families.
Some of these figures will 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 Award-winning icon Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When
they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for
returning home, Jo and Raissa will 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 (www.universalstudios.com).
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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