Keyblade wielders, unite! Disney’s D23 2026: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event just dropped some massive news that sent shockwaves through the gaming and animation worlds. If you’ve been patiently waiting for news on Sora’s next chapter, your patience has finally been rewarded.

During the packed Disney Entertainment Showcase, SQUARE ENIX and Disney & Pixar Games officially unveiled the latest updates for KINGDOM HEARTS IV—along with a surprise project that fans have been dreaming about for decades.

Here is everything you need to know from the big reveal!

Kingdom Hearts IV Arriving Late 2027

Put a big circle on your calendars for Late 2027! SQUARE ENIX has confirmed that KINGDOM HEARTS IV will officially launch in the latter half of 2027.

While the wait might feel a bit long, the stunning new gameplay trailer shown at D23 proves it’s going to be worth every second. Powered by next-gen visuals, the new trailer showcased fluid combat, high-stakes traversal, and a deeper look at the mysterious world of Quadratum.

Unveiling a New World: Disney and Pixar’s Coco

The biggest highlight of the trailer was the premiere of a brand-new Disney world making its franchise debut: The Land of the Dead from Disney and Pixar’s Coco!

In the trailer, Sora finds himself immersed in the vibrant, glowing world of Santa Cecilia and the Land of the Dead alongside Miguel. Fans got a glimpse of how the rich Mexican folklore, stunning marigold bridges, and skeletal alebrijes blend into Kingdom Hearts’ signature action-RPG gameplay.

Seeing Sora navigate this colourful afterlife alongside Pixar characters marks an incredible expansion for the universe, proving that Pixar worlds are continuing to take centre stage in the franchise’s new saga.

Big Surprise: Official Kingdom Hearts Anime Series in Development!

As if a new world and release window weren’t enough, Disney dropped one more colossal announcement: An original Kingdom Hearts anime series is officially in development!

Currently under the working title ‘Kingdom Hearts’, the anime is slated to release on Disney Channel and Disney+.

Most importantly for longtime fans, the series is being developed in direct collaboration with Tetsuya Nomura and the core creative team at SQUARE ENIX. This ensures that the heart, style, and intricate storytelling of the original games will be faithfully preserved on screen. Whether it adapts the original games or tells an adjacent story remains under wraps, but the collaboration promises to deliver the authentic magic fans expect.

What’s Next for the Keyblade War?

Between stepping into the world of Coco in late 2027 and watching Sora’s journey unfold in anime form on Disney+, the future of Kingdom Hearts has never looked brighter.

What are you most excited for—exploring the Land of the Dead with Miguel, or watching the new anime series? Let us know in the comments below!

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