Positive early critic reactions and festival buzz are shaping trader expectations for a strong Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer on DreamWorks Animation’s “Forgotten Island,” ahead of its September 25 theatrical release. Screenings at CinemaCon and Annecy drew enthusiastic responses, including a standing ovation, while the handful of published reviews praise the film’s emotional friendship story, Filipino mythology, humor, and animation quality. Directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, returning from the well-received “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” and a voice cast led by H.E.R. and Liza Soberano have fueled industry buzz around cultural specificity and heart. With additional reviews expected post-release, momentum currently favors a Fresh or Certified Fresh outcome, though final scores remain sensitive to broader critical consensus and audience reception once the film opens.