Disney Announces Original Kingdom Hearts Anime Series

Disney has announced an original Kingdom Hearts anime series coming to Disney Channel and Disney+ in 2024. The project was revealed during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23 2026 and is being developed with game creator Tetsuya Nomura and the creative team at Square Enix. The new show will tell a brand-new story that expands the Kingdom Hearts universe while celebrating characters from the long-running franchise. Kingdom Hearts began as a role-playing game series in 2002, combining original characters and worlds with Disney settings and later Pixar properties. The announcement arrived alongside new Kingdom Hearts IV news at D23, including a late 2027 release window and showcase footage. The game is planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC platforms.

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