Joel Crawford Movies & Biography

FORGOTTEN ISLAND (2026)

Starring H.e.r., Dave Franco, Lea Salonga, Jenny Slate, Ronny Chieng, Manny Jacinto, Dolly De Leon, Amielynn Abellera, Kristin Villanueva and Nick Mendoza Iii. Directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado.

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-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.

REVIEWS Forgotten Island - DreamWorks' latest adventure showcases the importance of memories

PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH (2022)

Starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Harvey Guillén, Florence Pugh, John Mulaney, Wagner Moura, Ray Winstone, Samson Kayo, Olivia Colman and Da'Vine Joy Randolph. Directed by Joel Crawford.

REVIEWS Puss in Boots: The Last Wish - The purr-fect adventure film for young and old this holiday season

THE CROODS: A NEW AGE (2020)

Starring Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, Kat Dennings, Catherine Keener, Clark Duke, Cloris Leachman, Leslie Mann, Peter Dinklage and Kelly Marie Tran. Directed by Chris Sanders and Joel Crawford.

REVIEWS The Croods: A New Age - A fun family prehistoric escape

FORGOTTEN ISLAND (2026)

Starring H.e.r., Dave Franco, Lea Salonga, Jenny Slate, Ronny Chieng, Manny Jacinto, Dolly De Leon, Amielynn Abellera, Kristin Villanueva and Nick Mendoza Iii. Directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado.

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-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.

REVIEWS Forgotten Island - DreamWorks' latest adventure showcases the importance of memories