The Kingdom Hearts franchise is expanding beyond its gaming roots with a newly announced anime series currently in development for Disney+ and The Disney Channel. While specific production details remain under wraps, reports indicate that series creator Tetsuya Nomura is collaborating directly with Square Enix to craft a narrative that reimagines the series' lore while expanding upon the existing universe.
Simultaneously, the long-awaited Kingdom Hearts IV has been slated for a late 2027 release. The reveal confirmed that the game will feature a world based on the Pixar film Coco, with actor Benjamin Bratt set to return to voice Ernesto de la Cruz. The title is planned for a broad multi-platform launch, arriving on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store.
This announcement follows a series of updates for the franchise, including the recent confirmation of a comprehensive collection featuring Kingdom Hearts - HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind for current-gen hardware. These developments arrive as the series maintains its status as one of Disney’s most significant billion-dollar gaming properties, building on the commercial momentum of Kingdom Hearts III, which remains the fastest-selling entry in the franchise to date.
