Following major announcements at D23 regarding Kingdom Hearts IV and an upcoming Disney+ animated series, Walt Disney Animation Studios chief creative officer Jared Bush has addressed the possibility of a feature-length film for the franchise, noting that "nothing is impossible."
Quick Facts
- Game Release Window: Kingdom Hearts IV is scheduled for release in late 2027.
- New World Confirmed: Coco's universe is an explorable world featuring a guitar-themed keyblade for Sora.
- Media Expansion: A Kingdom Hearts animated series is coming to Disney+ on an undetermined date.
- Upcoming Event: A 'DEEP DIVE into KINGDOM HEARTS' panel streams on August 15 at 4:30 pm PT.
Movie Discussion and Future Prospects
When joked with about having the power to greenlight the project, Bush replied that he is always excited about what people are passionate about and pointed to a bright future of new projects coming out in different ways.
While Bush's response remained reserved, the idea of a feature film follows Disney declaring Kingdom Hearts a billion-dollar franchise. Fans recently received confirmation that Sora and the gang will return to fight heartless in the Land of the Dead during Kingdom Hearts IV, with additional story beats taking place in the realistic Tokyo-inspired city of Quadratum.
Next Milestones
Players looking for more information can tune into the 'DEEP DIVE into KINGDOM HEARTS' panel at D23 on August 15 at 4:30 pm PT / 7:30 pm ET (August 16 at 12:30 AM UK time). The stream will feature a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the games with developers Nana Gadd and Tai Yasue, alongside voice actors Haley Joel Osment, David Gallagher, and Renée Johnson.