Overview
- DreamWorks Animation, which unveiled the trailer Wednesday at its Glendale campus, set a U.S. theatrical date of Sept. 25, 2026.
- The film follows two best friends in the 1990s who find a portal into worlds drawn from Philippine folklore.
- H.E.R. and Liza Soberano lead the cast, with H.E.R. making her first voice role and Lea Salonga, Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto, Jenny Slate, Ronny Chieng, Jo Koy, Dolly de Leon, and Amielynn Abellera supporting.
- Directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado say the movie blends hand-drawn, painterly textures with 2D flourishes, anime‑style action, and film‑like camerawork.
- The filmmakers emphasize an original, character‑first story that DreamWorks leaders initially questioned for scope before backing for its cultural focus and universal themes.