Forgotten Island hits top spot in PH Google search trends
MANILA, Philippines – Dreamworks Animation’s latest feature, ‘’Forgotten Island’ topped Philippine Google Search trends during its premiere week, Google reports.
Starring world-class Filipino talents Liza Soberano and H.E.R, the animated blockbuster– which draws heavy inspiration from Filipino culture and folklore has triggered a massive surge in online interest nationwide.
According to search data from Google Trends over the past week search queries for ‘Forgotten Island’’ reached a peak popularity score of 100 on September 23, remaining consistently high above 90 throughout the week.
The perfect score indicates that the keyword dominated all other search queries by volume in the Philippines, reflecting the strong home- country support for the film.
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PH culture spotlight
Beyond its box-office pull, ‘’Forgotten Island’’ is sparking a broader cultural revival.
Viewers inspired by the film’s lush visuals and narrative are turning to search engines to learn more about the real-world Philippine mythology that shaped its story.
From nocturnal winged creatures like the ‘’Manananggal’’ to ancient tree dwelling giants like the ‘’Kapre’’, the movie weaved iconic elements of local folklore into a global animated feature.
The sudden increase in search intent highlights how modern cinematic storytelling can rekindle curiosity in traditional heritage and regional mythology.
Forgotten Island is currently showing in theaters worldwide.
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