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Kingdom Hearts 4 Stops Teasing: D23 Panel Delivers the Full Extended Trailer
Square Enix and Disney provided an extended four-minute trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 at the D23 panel, showcasing new gameplay and cutscenes set in the world of Coco. The trailer revealed that players will control characters other than Sora, including Donald, Goofy, and Mickey Mouse, who features in a puzzle-based origami world. The game is confirmed for a late 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
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.
Kingdom Hearts Deep Dive Panel Announced for D23 on August 15th
Disney has officially announced a "Deep Dive" panel for the Kingdom Hearts franchise at D23 on August 15th. The panel will feature guests including Nana Gadd from Disney & Pixar Games and voice actors Haley Joel Osment and David Gallagher. While details are scarce, the event is expected to reveal more about the upcoming Kingdom Hearts 4, which is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Kingdom Hearts 4 Hype Escalates as Co-Director and Actors’ Profiles Appear on D23 App Ahead of Panel
Hype for Kingdom Hearts 4 is growing as co-director Tai Yasue and voice actors Haley Joel Osment and David Gallagher appeared on the D23 app, suggesting potential new information may be revealed soon. While the game lacks an official release date, it is confirmed for Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and PC. Store listings have previously hinted at a 2027 launch.
Another look at Kingdom Hearts 4 seems even more likely this month after co-director is confirmed to appear at Disney…
Kingdom Hearts 4 is likely to be featured at the upcoming D23 event, with co-director Tai Yasue confirmed to appear on a 'Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts' panel. Voice actors Haley Joel Osment (Sora) and David Gallagher (Riku) will also be present. While a release window is not expected, the panel may offer new insights into the game's narrative and characters.
