Kingdom Hearts IV Coming In 2027, As Well As A Disney+ Series

During tonight’s D23 showcase, Disney revealed that a new Kingdom Hearts series will debut on Disney+ and Disney Channel, adding to the company’s expanding slate of entertainment offerings.

Details remain sparse, yet the announcement indicates the series will diverge from the familiar trio of Sora, Donald, and Goofy, instead weaving a fresh narrative within the Kingdom Hearts mythos. With veteran director Tetsuya Nomura attached, the project is poised to be canon, potentially reshaping the franchise’s future trajectory.

A teaser image circulated on Twitter confirms that the Kingdom Hearts series will be a scripted production available on Disney+.

The D23 event also delivered a major update on Kingdom Hearts IV, with Square Enix and Disney announcing a late‑2027 release. A fresh trailer showcases a Disney realm modeled after Pixar’s 2017 hit Coco, drawing inspiration from the Day of the Dead. The footage also presents a revamped portrayal of Mickey, Donald, and Goofy, who are on a quest to locate Sora following his disappearance in Kingdom Hearts III. Notably, Sora appears to be separated from his companions in certain Disney worlds, as evidenced by his absence from the Coco setting.

Fans of the beloved action‑role‑playing saga can look forward to even more revelations at D23, as a dedicated panel for the Kingdom Hearts series is slated for tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. ET. The event will be streamed live on the franchise’s official YouTube channel, offering a fresh opportunity for the community to catch the latest updates outside of the evening’s main showcase.