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Disney says Kingdom Hearts series is now a $1 billion franchise
Disney announced that the Kingdom Hearts franchise has surpassed $1 billion in revenue across all its titles. Sean Shoptaw, Disney's executive vice president of global games, highlighted this achievement, placing it among the company's top-grossing game series.
A Kingdom Hearts anime is coming to Disney+
Disney has announced that an anime series based on the Kingdom Hearts franchise is in development and will be released on Disney+. The anime will feature a brand new story within the Kingdom Hearts universe.
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.
Disney Animation Studios Boss Jared Bush Isn't Ruling Out a Possible Kingdom Hearts Movie
Jared Bush, chief creative officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, has not ruled out the possibility of a Kingdom Hearts feature film. He discussed the potential for adapting the popular video game series into a movie.
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.
Disney says that Kingdom Hearts is now a 'billion dollar franchise'
The Walt Disney Company has announced that the Kingdom Hearts series is now a 'billion dollar franchise,' according to an investor-focused article. This achievement places it among Disney's top-grossing properties, alongside mobile game Marvel Strike Force. The article also touches on Disney's relationship with Epic Games and the success of Marvel Rivals.
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.
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The action platformer Duskfade, drawing comparisons to Kingdom Hearts and Ratchet & Clank, has been released to positive reviews, achieving an average score of 81/100 on Opencritic and a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam. The game is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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.
Evening Reading - August 13, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various game reviews including Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls. It also notes that Pokemon Bank will end service in February 2027 and discusses potential AI training on Twitch VODs. Additionally, Crimson Desert's Switch 2 port is rumored for early 2027.
Kingdom Hearts is One of Nine $1 Billion Franchises Under Disney
Disney has revealed that the Kingdom Hearts franchise is one of nine under its Games Group portfolio valued at over $1 billion. EVP Sean Shoptaw highlighted the importance of games in Disney's future strategy, mentioning successful partnerships with Epic Games and upcoming titles like Marvel's Wolverine. The company is preparing for a D23 panel on Kingdom Hearts, potentially offering more details on Kingdom Hearts 4, which is slated for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
How to watch the Kingdom Hearts panel at D23 2026
Square Enix will host a Kingdom Hearts panel at D23 on August 15 to celebrate the franchise's 25th anniversary. The panel, featuring voice actors Haley Joel Osment and David Gallagher, will be streamed live on the Kingdom Hearts YouTube channel and may include surprises for fans, though Kingdom Hearts 4 news is not guaranteed.
All this Kingdom Hearts talk has me wishing that Bandai would re-release their Keyblade replica so I could live out my…
The author expresses a strong desire for Bandai Tamashii Nations to re-release the Proplica Key Blade Kingdom Chain replica from Kingdom Hearts. This detailed replica, originally released in April 2018, features multiple modes for attack, magic, and key projection, and is highly coveted by fans due to its scarcity and high resale prices. A smaller version was released last year, but the author hopes for a full-sized re-release to coincide with upcoming Kingdom Hearts events and the release of Kingdom Hearts 4.
Square Enix sees big lifts in Q1 2027 profits thanks to game sales and Final Fantasy XIV Evercold’s reveal
Square Enix reported a significant increase in operating income and profits for the first quarter of its 2027 fiscal year, largely driven by sales of HD games and its MMORPG sector. The launch of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and the reveal of the Final Fantasy XIV expansion Evercold were key contributors to the financial boost.
This Switch Game You Might Have Bought Is Now Totally Unplayable
The Nintendo Switch version of Aliens: Fireteam Elite is now unplayable after its cloud servers were shut down on August 5. Developer Cold Iron Studios confirmed the shutdown, which affects players who purchased the game on the eShop. This event highlights ongoing concerns about game preservation and the potential pitfalls of cloud-dependent gaming, especially as companies like Take-Two Interactive predict a future dominated by commercial streaming.
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4 start date
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, subtitled Override, is set to begin on August 20, 2026, following the conclusion of Season 3 on August 19. The new season will introduce a new Battle Pass, cosmetics, weapons, map changes, and collaborations, including rumored partnerships with Persona and Kingdom Hearts, in addition to an existing collaboration with Sonic the Hedgehog.
Three Square Enix RPGs That Made the PlayStation 2 What It Was
This article highlights three key Square Enix role-playing games that defined the PlayStation 2 era: Kingdom Hearts 2, Final Fantasy 10, and Dragon Quest 8. These titles represented significant technical and narrative advancements for the company and the genre, with many remaining accessible through remasters and remakes.
Square Enix says art for Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 didn’t use AI
Square Enix has denied that AI was used to create the artwork for the Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3. The company stated that no AI was involved in the creation of the art, which had drawn criticism on social media for perceived errors.