Forgotten Island vs Kubo and the Two Strings

Forgotten Island has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.6/10 for Kubo and the Two Strings). Kubo and the Two Strings is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 1h 49m. Kubo and the Two Strings is the older of the two (2016 against 2026). Both are adventure, animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Forgotten Island posterForgotten Island2026 VS Kubo and the Two Strings posterKubo and the Two Strings2016
Forgotten IslandKubo and the Two Strings
Audience score★ 8.2/10★ 7.6/10
Year20262016
Length1h 49m1h 42m
GenresAdventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, FantasyAdventure, Animation, Family
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorJanuel Mercado, Joel CrawfordTravis Knight
Main castH.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny JacintoGeorge Takei, Charlize Theron, Ralph Fiennes, Matthew McConaughey, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Synopsis

Forgotten Island

While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa must race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.

Kubo and the Two Strings

Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.

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