Disney Games Group has officially categorized Kingdom Hearts as one of its nine "billion-dollar" franchises. The announcement comes as part of a wider look at Disney's gaming portfolio, which has generated an estimated $3.5 billion in annual consumer spend over the last few years, reaching $4 billion in the most recent fiscal year.
Quick Facts
- Franchise Status: Kingdom Hearts is officially recognized by Disney as a billion-dollar franchise.
- Upcoming Releases: Native versions of KINGDOM HEARTS - HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) are set for Switch 2 release this October.
- Anniversary Event: A "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts" event is scheduled for August 15, 2026, to mark the series' 25th anniversary.
Sean Shoptaw, Executive Vice President of Global Games and Digital Entertainment at Disney, stated that video games are now a core pillar of the Disney Entertainment ecosystem. According to the company, games often serve as the primary entry point for audiences discovering Disney characters and worlds.
This status update for the Kingdom Hearts series arrives as Square Enix continues development on Kingdom Hearts IV. While the series originated on the PlayStation 2 in 2002, Disney noted that more than half of its current billion-dollar gaming franchises have emerged within the last 12 years.
Beyond the upcoming software releases for the Switch 2, Disney continues to expand its reach through various interactive projects, including Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls and the upcoming Marvel’s Wolverine, which is slated for a September 2026 release.