BINI Unveil “A Parallel World” For ‘Forgotten Island’ Soundtrack – Listen
Premiering in Philippine cinemas on September 23, 2026, the animated film features the Nation’s Girl Group’s newest single alongside tracks from fellow Filipino artists.
Courtesy of Star Music.
Courtesy of Star Music.
Taking listeners into the heart of Forgotten Island‘s story of friendship, BINI dropped their newest single, “A Parallel World,” as part of the highly anticipated DreamWorks Animation fantasy adventure comedy.
Released on July 23, 2026, the uplifting track arrives shortly after DreamWorks confirmed the song’s release date through a behind-the-scenes video showing BINI recording the song in the studio.
Composed and produced by Nathan Matthew David and Shawn Wasabi, with mixing by Tom Norris, “A Parallel World” is an electronic pop anthem driven by shimmering synths and pulsing beats. Featuring all eight members coming together for the chorus, the track creates a hopeful, magical atmosphere that mirrors the film’s sense of adventure and wonder.
Exploring themes of friendship and finding hope through uncertainty, the song seamlessly blends English and Filipino. Lyrics such as “A parallel world out there where you’re still here / And that’s where we’ll always, you and I, be stuck together” intertwine with heartfelt Filipino lines like “Matapos man ang mundo / Maligaya ako sa nag-iisang tala sa langit.”
Capturing the emotional bond at the story’s core, the chorus brings these two languages together perfectly: “You and I, be stuck together / Babangon kahit matumba / Love so hard, we cry together / You and I ride the tide together.“
The track arrives as part of the official soundtrack for DreamWorks’ forthcoming animated feature inspired by Filipino mythology and culture. It follows best friends Jo (voiced by Filipino-American singer-songwriter H.E.R.) and Raissa (voiced by Filipina actress Liza Soberano), who are transported to the mystical world of Nakali, where they encounter creatures drawn from Philippine folklore while embarking on an unforgettable adventure.
Directed by Academy Award nominee Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado, Forgotten Island brings Filipino stories to a global audience, celebrating the country’s rich culture and music through a largely Filipino voice cast and soundtrack lineup.
Its official trailer, released on March 25, 2026, already showcased distinctly Filipino details — from school uniforms and jeepneys to iconic mythological creatures — offering audiences a glimpse into the film’s culturally rooted world.
Rounding out the official soundtrack are some of the biggest names in Filipino music, including Tony Award-winning Lea Salonga — who also voices the Dreaded Manananggal in the film — KATSEYE‘s Sophia Laforteza, and the Kings of P-pop SB19.
Fans who attended the kickoff of BINI’s Signals World Tour at the SM Mall of Asia Arena were treated to an early preview of “A Parallel World,” with the eight-member group debuting its accompanying choreography before its official release. Now, listeners can finally experience the track in full.
As we anticipate Forgotten Island in cinemas on September 23, 2026, listen to BINI’s newest single, “A Parallel World,” below:
Frequently Asked Questions
BINI’s “A Parallel World” is an electronic pop single released July 23, 2026, as part of the official soundtrack for DreamWorks Animation’s “Forgotten Island.” Composed and produced by Nathan Matthew David and Shawn Wasabi, and mixed by Tom Norris, the track blends English and Filipino lyrics.
“A Parallel World” was composed and produced by Nathan Matthew David and Shawn Wasabi, with mixing by Tom Norris. It is an electronic pop anthem built on shimmering synths and pulsing beats, featuring all eight BINI members coming together on the chorus.
“Forgotten Island” is a DreamWorks Animation fantasy adventure inspired by Filipino mythology, directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado and premiering in cinemas September 23, 2026. It follows best friends Jo (H.E.R.) and Raissa (Liza Soberano), with BINI’s “A Parallel World” soundtracking the film’s themes of friendship and hope.
The “Forgotten Island” soundtrack features Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, who also voices the Manananggal, KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza, and P-pop group SB19, alongside BINI’s “A Parallel World,” forming a largely Filipino, music-driven lineup for the DreamWorks Animation film’s global release.
Yes. BINI previewed “A Parallel World” and its accompanying choreography at the kickoff of their Signals World Tour at SM Mall of Asia Arena, giving fans an early look at the track ahead of its official July 23, 2026 release.
