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Kingdom Hearts 4's first new world is inspired by Pixar's Coco
Square Enix confirmed that the first new world in Kingdom Hearts 4 will be inspired by Pixar's Coco, featuring characters like Miguel and Héctor. The trailer showcased Sora teaming up with them in the Land of the Dead. Square Enix also denied claims of using AI-generated content for the Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 promotion, stating the assets were created by their development team.
Kingdom Hearts is getting its own anime series on Disney+ and Disney Channel
Disney has announced a new Kingdom Hearts anime series in partnership with Square Enix, which will be released on Disney Channel and Disney+. The series, currently under the working title Kingdom Hearts, will tell a new story within the existing universe and is being developed with input from series creator Tetsuya Nomura. A teaser image featuring Sora was shown, but no release date or cast details have been confirmed.
Kingdom Hearts 4 finally comes out "late 2027," and Pixar's Coco joins the JRPG as the first Disney world…
Kingdom Hearts 4 is slated for a late 2027 release, featuring Pixar's Coco as the first revealed Disney world. A new trailer showcased Sora in a recreation of The Land of the Dead, alongside combat details and confirmation of PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X|S platforms. The game will also feature a dynamic battle system with combo attacks and magic.
Kingdom Hearts 4 finally has a release window, if not quite a firm release date
Kingdom Hearts 4 is slated for a late 2027 release window, as announced at Disney's D23 2026 showcase. The game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, kicking off the new Lost Master Arc. Square Enix also denied claims that AI was used for assets in the Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3, stating human error was responsible for issues.
Marvel's X-Men movie release date, cast, story speculation, and more news
Marvel Studios has confirmed that a new X-Men movie is in development, with a release date tentatively set for May 5, 2028, following Avengers: Secret Wars. Director Jake Schreier and writer Lee Sung Jin aim to reboot the franchise, drawing inspiration from Chris Claremont's comic runs. Sadie Sink is confirmed as Jean Grey, with other cast members like Inde Navarrette as Rogue and Kit Connor as Cyclops also announced.
Kingdom Hearts 4 launches late 2027, anime series announced for Disney+
Square Enix announced that Kingdom Hearts IV is slated for a late 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, an anime series based on the Kingdom Hearts franchise was revealed to be in development for Disney+.
Kingdom Hearts anime series in the works at Disney Plus
Disney has announced that an original Kingdom Hearts anime series is in development for Disney Plus. The announcement was made at the D23 convention, where teaser art featuring Sora was revealed. This multimedia expansion comes as the Kingdom Hearts franchise has surpassed $1 billion in revenue for Disney.
Kingdom Hearts 4 Gets New Trailer, Late 2027 Release Window, and a Disney+ Anime Series
A new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 was revealed, along with a release window set for late 2027. Additionally, a Kingdom Hearts anime series is in development for Disney+.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run "is coming back in some form," says Matt Groening, but it looks like he…
Series creator Matt Groening has hinted that The Simpsons: Hit & Run could be returning in some form, potentially as a remake or remaster. While showrunner Matt Selman offered a coy "or not," Groening's comments at D23 2026 suggest news about the cult classic game's revival is imminent. The game's intellectual property is currently complex, involving Disney, Activision, and Microsoft.
Kingdom Hearts 4 is Out in Late 2027, New Trailer Reveals First Disney World
Square Enix and Disney revealed that Kingdom Hearts 4 is slated for a late 2027 release on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2. The new trailer showcased the first Disney world, The Land of the Dead from Coco, and featured Sora meeting Miguel. Donald and Goofy were shown heading to the Underworld from Hercules.
D23 2026 live coverage – All the Marvel and Star Wars announcements from the Disney Entertainment Showcase as…
The D23 2026 Disney Entertainment Showcase will feature announcements from Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and Disney movies and shows. While the event itself will not be livestreamed, GamesRadar+ will provide live coverage of all major reveals, including potential trailers for VisionQuest and Ahsoka season 2.
Disney Dreamlight Valley reveals The Keepsake Sea expansion, Hannah Montana & Lizzie McGuire collection, more
Disney Dreamlight Valley announced upcoming content at D23, including the 'The Keepsake Sea' expansion, a Halloween event featuring Oogie Boogie, and Lilo joining the Valley for the holidays. A new Premium Shop collection inspired by Hannah Montana and Lizzie McGuire will also launch on August 19. The game is available on Nintendo Switch.
Ezra Bridger star Eman Esfandi says Ahsoka season 2 has "a lot more lightsaber action" and "witches and…
Eman Esfandi, who plays Ezra Bridger in the Star Wars series Ahsoka, has teased that season 2 will feature significantly more lightsaber action, space battles, and explosions. He also hinted at the inclusion of witches and swords, and mentioned that Dave Filoni is directing. While a release date has not been announced, the actor suggested that more information might be revealed soon.
Kingdom Hearts Is a Billion-Dollar Franchise, Disney Declares Ahead of Hotly Anticipated D23 Panel
Disney has declared Kingdom Hearts as a billion-dollar franchise, placing it among the company's top nine successful video game properties. This announcement comes ahead of a highly anticipated panel at the D23 event.
Disney Has 9 Gaming Franchises That Have Generated $1 Billion+ At Retail, Including Kingdom Hearts
Disney has identified video games as a fundamental part of its future entertainment strategy, with nine gaming franchises having generated over $1 billion in retail sales. The company's gaming division, Disney Games, has achieved approximately $3.5 billion in annual consumer spending for the past four years, exceeding $4 billion in the last fiscal year. Disney is focusing on creating original game content rather than movie tie-ins and sees significant opportunity in its partnership with Epic Games for Fortnite.
When is the D23 Marvel Panel?
Marvel Studios will be featured in the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23, taking place on Friday, August 14th from 7pm to 9pm PT. The panel, part of a larger event including Star Wars and Lucasfilm, is not being streamed live, but updates will be available via live blogs and social media. Potential announcements include details on Ahsoka season 2, VisionQuest, the upcoming X-Men movie, Starfighter, Avengers: Doomsday, a new Pixar film, and Frozen 3.
Marvel Rivals hasn't managed to beat Overwatch's stats yet, but Disney boasts it's still "attracted…
Disney announced that Marvel Rivals has attracted 40 million players worldwide since its launch, with 60% of those players being under the age of 24. While this number is impressive, it has not yet surpassed Overwatch 2's pre-relaunch player statistics. The article also touches on Overwatch 2's recent comeback and the ongoing comparison between the two hero shooters.
Disney's Power Rangers series is already dead, reportedly for budget reasons
Disney has reportedly canceled its upcoming live-action Power Rangers series intended for Disney Plus due to budget concerns. Hasbro owns the Power Rangers intellectual property, and the project, which had entered development in 2024, was written and executive produced by Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz.
DanielRPK: Kingdom Hearts announcement at tonight’s D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase panel
Rumor monger DanielRPK suggests that an announcement related to the Kingdom Hearts series will be made at the D23 Disney Entertainment Showcase panel. This is separate from the dedicated Kingdom Hearts panel scheduled for the following day. Specific details about the nature of the announcement were not provided.
As Kingdom Hearts 4 fans await an update at D23, Disney says the JRPG series is now a $1 billion franchise
Disney announced that the Kingdom Hearts franchise has surpassed $1 billion in revenue, making it one of nine such franchises for the company. This news comes as fans eagerly await updates on Kingdom Hearts 4, with speculation that new information may be revealed at the upcoming D23 panel.
