Disney showcases Kingdom Hearts with major announcements at D23 2026

Disney gave Kingdom Hearts a major showcase at D23 2026, announcing new details about the long-awaited fourth game. A trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 was shown at the event, and the game is planned for release in 2027. One confirmed world in the game is based on Coco, the popular Pixar film. Disney also announced a Kingdom Hearts anime series. A panel called "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts" celebrated 25 years of the franchise, and voice actor Haley Joel Osment, who plays the main character Sora, took part. The series appeared on stage alongside big Disney announcements, including news about X-Men and a second Coco film. Fans of the series have often waited many years between main games.