Forgotten Island vs Lydia and the Mist Rider

Forgotten Island has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7/10 for Lydia and the Mist Rider). Lydia and the Mist Rider is the shorter watch at 1h 20m compared with 1h 49m. Both are animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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Forgotten IslandLydia and the Mist Rider
Audience score★ 8.2/10★ 7.0/10
Year20262026
Length1h 49m1h 20m
GenresAdventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, FantasyAnimation, Family
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorJanuel Mercado, Joel CrawfordEmilie Rosas, Nancy Florence Savard
Main castH.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny JacintoAnna Hopkins, Sophie Nélisse, Mark Camacho, Kathleen Fee, Angela Galuppo

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.

Lydia and the Mist Rider

When her older brother Thaddeus is mysteriously kidnapped by the Spellbinder, 11-year-old Lydia sets off to find him in the Misty Sea. Picked up by the crew of a flying ship, the Dolphin, Lydia becomes the apprentice of Ambrosia, a Stargazer. Ambrosia is trying to find other children who have disappeared, including her own son. Determined to solve the mystery, Lydia must learn stargazing magic and ready herself to confront the Spellbinder.

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