Back Lot Music released the 37-track Forgotten Island Soundtrack a week before the film’s premiere. However, they only released it digitally. But there are physical formats coming in the future.
Keep reading to learn more about the album and its track listing. You’ll also learn when they plan to release the physical editions.
Back Lot Music Gave Us the Forgotten Island Soundtrack A Week Early
It’s finally here! DreamWorks’ animated film Forgotten Island will arrive next week on September 25, 2026, after a year of constant hype. But we don’t have to wait that long to get a taste of it. That’s because Back Lot Music released the Forgotten Island Soundtrack digitally today, September 18, 2026, through all digital music services.
But that’s not all. They also announced that they’ll be releasing physical editions of the soundtrack through Mutant. Moreover, those physical editions will include CD, vinyl, and cassette. However, we must wait until November for those.
Either way, the album features 37 tracks, totaling around 88 minutes of music. And those tracks include the film’s entire Filipino American-inspired original score suite from composer Nathan Matthew David.
Then, there are the vocal tracks from BINI, H.E.R., Liza Soberano, SB19, Ruby Ibarra, Sophia Laforteza, Lea Salonga, and others.
A Casual Review of the Forgotten Island Soundtrack
Now, that said, DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island should rely on its soundtrack for emotional storytelling, like any other animated film. So, we must evaluate the Forgotten Island Soundtrack in that light. In other words, it must work well on its own while giving us a preview of the film’s story.
Luckily, David has the talent to do just that. And I can say he nailed his part of the soundtrack. While we must wait for the film to truly judge it, the score cues offer a musically distinct reflection of the film’s reported themes of childhood friendship and memories.
David also reportedly used numerous indigenous Filipino instruments and textures for the soundtrack, which you can clearly hear. And it’s this dedication to his 1980s and 1990s Filipino and Filipino American influences that makes the soundtrack stand out. That’s because it doesn’t sound like your typical Hollywood music.
The Soundtrack’s Star-Packed Song Lineup
As for the songs, they’re either hits or misses. That’s not to say I don’t like them. Most of them are actually great pop songs dedicated to the film’s themes.
Take, for instance, “A Parallel World” by BINI. It was the film’s first single. And I still say it’s the perfect gateway to the film’s strange fantasy world based in Filipino folklore. That’s because it’s polished, energetic, and perfectly suited to a portal fantasy.
The other notable tracks include “BRB” by H.E.R. and Liza Soberano. It too is a great entry point for the time, which is probably why it’s the first track on the album. It also sounds like it’s the film’s main theme.
However, a few of the tracks grated on my nerves. For example, Laforteza doesn’t have the vocal range to adequately cover “Never Tear Us Apart”. The song feels off, like someone doing bad karaoke. That’s probably the intent, but it left little to be desired.
Then, there’s “Salbahe Ako” by Ruby Ibarra and Carl Angelo. Some people may love it, but I never liked this hip-hop style. That’s in contrast to SB19’s “Mga Kababayan”, which is also Filipino hip-hop, but uses a more traditional pop-rap style.
Hopefully, my view of those songs will improve once I get to see the film.
About DreamWorks Forgotten Island
Speaking of which, DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island follows the misadventures of friends Jo and Raissa after graduating from high school. Their path, of course, takes them to the Forgotten Island, Nakali, straight out of Filipino folklore.
Now, the girls, voiced by H.E.R. and Liza Soberano, must find their way off the island before it erases their memories of their friendship.
Besides H.E.R. and Soberano, the film also stars:
- Dave Franco
- Lea Salonga
- Dolly de Leon
- Manny Jacinto
- Jo Koy
- Jenny Slate
- Ronny Chieng
Then, Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado wrote and directed the film, while Mark Swift produced it. And, of course, Nathan Matthew David handled the Forgotten Island Soundtrack.
Collector’s Guide: Forgotten Island Soundtrack
Album Details
- Title: Forgotten Island (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
- Release Date: September 18, 2026 (Digital), November 2026 (CD, Vinyl, Cassette)
- Label: Back Lot Music
- Composer: Nathan Matthew David
- Format: Digital, CD, Vinyl, Cassette
- Track Count: 37
- Runtime: 1 hour, 28 minutes
- Highlights: film’s original score, multi-language vocals
Track Listing
- BRB – H.E.R. & Liza Soberano (3:33)
- Pasakalye (0:56)
- Tayo Na (1:18)
- A Parallel World – Bini (3:38)
- Lola (0:55)
- Tadhana (1:48)
- Never Tear Us Apart – Sophia Laforteza aka Sophia of KATSEYE (3:16)
- Nakalimutan (0:54)
- Susmaryosep! Hay Naku! Maanghang! (0:43)
- Salbahe Ako – Carl Angelo & Ruby Ibarra (3:05)
- Ninakaw Sa Akin (feat. Lea Salonga) (1:32)
- Batiba (0:58)
- Sarimanok (1:03)
- Mga Kababayan – SB19 (3:33)
- Bungi (1:08)
- King Truffle Wuffle (1:46)
- Prince Mermahn (feat. Nico Santos) (1:49)
- Jerk in the Box – H.E.R. & Liza Soberano (0:22)
- Double Up – Guapdad 4000 feat. P-Lo (1:59)
- Kapre (1:40)
- If We Remember (1:25)
- Magnanakaw (feat. Lea Salonga) (4:17)
- Hulihin (4:40)
- It Was You (2:35)
- Balik (feat. Lea Salonga) (2:16)
- All of Them (2:07)
- One Last Deal (2:44)
- Forgotten Friendship (2:52)
- I’m So Sorry, Apo (2:13)
- Without You (0:59)
- Memories Are Magic (0:58)
- Bahagi Mo (feat. Lea Salonga) (1:22)
- Paalam, Nakali (1:52)
- Jo and Raissa Suite (6:14)
- Ang Manananggal Suite (feat. Lea Salonga) (6:51)
- Batiba Suite (4:30)
- A Parallel World (Amping Mix) – Bini feat. Lea Salonga (4:13)
Where to Listen
Where to Buy
I will add the “buy” links when Mutant announces a release date. Until then, streaming or downloading are the only ways you can listen to the Forgotten Island Soundtrack.
Final Thoughts on the Forgotten Island Soundtrack
Overall, the Forgotten Island Soundtrack is a great album to listen to whenever. Sure, it has a few weak points. But the overall package is sold and perfect for listening as a standalone album. Now, that said, it’ll be interesting to see how the soundtrack truly mirrors the film’s visual themes as it should.
However, that’s just my take. But what’s yours? Post your thoughts in the comments below.
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