Pre-release tracking for DreamWorks Animation’s original *Forgotten Island*, due in theaters September 25, centers the market around the low-to-mid $20 million range, reflecting uncertainty for non-IP animated titles in a late-September slot. Early Boxoffice Pro forecasts of $20–30 million have softened in recent social updates toward the mid-teens, citing limited name recognition compared with book-based hits like *The Wild Robot* or *Dog Man*, plus a relatively light marketing push. Positive early screenings, strong critical notices for its Filipino mythology-inspired world and voice cast led by H.E.R. and Liza Soberano, and the novelty of cultural representation offer potential upside through word-of-mouth, while post-pandemic softness for originals and competition from holdovers create downside risk. Final tracking and presales this week will likely decide whether the opening lands near the market’s leading 22–25 million bin or slips lower.