Kingdom Hearts Celebrates 25 Years at D23 with Franchise Deep Dive
A special 'Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts' event is scheduled for D23 on August 15, 2026. This panel will celebrate the franchise's 25th anniversary with its creative minds and voice actors. While Kingdom Hearts 4 news is not guaranteed, a recent trailer has already been released.
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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 4 updates could be coming soon as series "deep dive" is confirmed for D23, 2 months after Square Enix's surprise new trailer
Kingdom Hearts 4 is set to receive a "Deep Dive" showcase at the upcoming D23 event, celebrating the franchise's 25th anniversary. While the event will likely focus on the series' history and collaboration between Disney and Square Enix, a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 was recently released, though a release window is not expected soon.
Kingdom Hearts will have a big presence at a Disney fan event next month, but you probably shouldn't get too excited about Kingdom Hearts 4
Kingdom Hearts will be featured at the upcoming D23 Disney fan event, focusing on the series' history rather than new reveals for Kingdom Hearts 4. While a trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 was recently shown, featuring gameplay and confirming its release on the Nintendo Switch 2, the D23 event will feature a 'deep dive' into the franchise's past with "creative minds" and "character voices."
Kingdom Hearts event confirmed for D23
Square Enix has announced a special 'Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts' event at D23 on August 15, 2026, celebrating 25 years of the series. While it's unclear if Kingdom Hearts 4 will be showcased, the event promises insights from the creative minds behind the franchise. The Kingdom Hearts collection is also set to release on Nintendo Switch in October.
