P-Pop Powerhouse SB19 Joins DreamWorks’ “Forgotten Island”

• P-pop kings SB19 are officially contributing to the soundtrack of DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming movie.
• The group will deliver a modern rendition of “Mga Kababayan Ko” by Pinoy hip-hop legend Francis Magalona.
• This high-profile cover introduces classic Filipino rap to a global audience through a major Hollywood platform.
• The highly anticipated film explores a unique adventure rooted deeply in traditional Philippine folklore and mythology.
• The feature boasts a star-studded, almost exclusively Asian voice cast to ground the narrative in genuine authenticity.

A new flavor for a legendary track

Filipino music group SB19 has officially joined the musical lineup for DreamWorks Animation’s highly anticipated film, Forgotten Island. The quintet will deliver a highly anticipated rendition of the late Francis Magalona’s foundational Pinoy hip-hop masterpiece, “Mga Kababayan Ko.”

The selection of this specific song carries immense historic weight for the group and the country. Reinterpreting the Master Rapper’s nationalist anthem, bridging generations of music fans and modernizing a 1990s cultural touchstone into a sleek, current anthem for international listeners.

Ultimately, this cinematic contribution serves as an incredible milestone for local representation in global media. By embedding authentic Pinoy rap into a major studio project, the group is once again elevating Filipino identity onto a prestigious worldwide stage.

Exploring the mystery of Nakali

The animated adventure follows childhood friends Jo and Raissa, who face a painful separation after graduating from high school in the 1990s. Their lives change instantly when they discover a mysterious portal that transports them directly to a magical realm.

This dangerous new world, known as the forgotten island of Nakali, is heavily inspired by Philippine mythology. The two companions must quickly navigate a landscape of legendary creatures while struggling to preserve their fading memories before they disappear forever.

To match this rich narrative setting, the studio assembled an incredible, historic, almost entirely Asian voice cast. The production features stellar performances from global superstars H.E.R. and Liza Soberano alongside Hollywood fixtures Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, and Lea Salonga.

Setting the stage for the premiere

The highly anticipated feature is locked in to make its theatrical debut in Philippine cinemas on September 23, 2026. Global audiences can join the journey shortly after the movie officially hits United States theaters on September 25, 2026.

Also accompanied by p-pop girl group BINI and Sophia Laforteza from KATSEYE, who made headlines during their stint at Coachella, the score mostly utilizes traditional Filipino tribal instruments, regional chants, and choral arrangements to match the growing emotional high stakes.

SB19 ensures that the film’s musical heartbeat remains profoundly rooted in their native culture. Their contribution stands as a powerful reminder of how far Southeast Asian talent has pushed into mainstream global media.