Forgotten Island Director Hints at Sequel Potential
Januel Mercado says unanswered questions in Forgotten Island could lead to a sequel, but DreamWorks has not officially greenlit a second film.
Director Januel Mercado has hinted that DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten Island could spawn a sequel. In a recent interview, Mercado said the film's unanswered questions provide a path to a possible follow-up.
Mercado explained that there is a bigger world with the Forgotten Island and that the characters have histories and stories predating the film. However, DreamWorks has not officially greenlit Forgotten Island 2.
The animated adventure opened domestically on September 25 and earned about $13 million during its opening weekend. Its worldwide total currently stands at roughly $20.8 million.
Forgotten Island follows best friends Jo and Raissa after a mysterious portal takes them to Nakali, a magical island filled with creatures rooted in Filipino mythology. Their journey becomes more difficult when they discover that returning home could cost them their shared memories.
The film comes from DreamWorks Animation and is directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, with H.E.R. voicing Jo, Liza Soberano voicing Raissa, and a cast that also includes Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Lea Salonga, and Joy Koy. The sequel talk was first reported by comingsoon.net.
Quick answers
Will there be a Forgotten Island 2?
DreamWorks has not officially greenlit a sequel, but director Januel Mercado said unanswered questions in the film provide a path to a possible follow-up.
What did Januel Mercado say about a Forgotten Island sequel?
Mercado said there is a bigger world with the Forgotten Island and that the characters have histories and stories predating the film.
How much has Forgotten Island earned?
It opened domestically on September 25 with about $13 million and has a worldwide total of roughly $20.8 million.