Disney has officially identified the Kingdom Hearts series as one of its nine gaming franchises to have surpassed $1 billion in retail gross. The disclosure came from Sean Shoptaw, Disney’s executive vice president of global games, who highlighted the Square Enix series alongside Marvel Strike Force as a prime example of the company’s success in creating original, medium-specific narratives.
Quick Facts
- Franchise Status: Kingdom Hearts is one of nine Disney game franchises to exceed $1 billion in retail revenue.
- Historical Sales: The series has sold over 38 million copies across 13 games over the last 24 years.
- Upcoming Event: The game's co-director and cast are confirmed to attend a "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts" panel at this weekend's D23 event.
While the company has not released a specific breakdown of franchise earnings, this is the first time Disney has publicly confirmed the $1 billion milestone for the series. The announcement arrives as anticipation builds for Kingdom Hearts 4, which was originally revealed over 1,500 days ago. A new trailer for the title was released earlier this summer, though specific details regarding featured Disney worlds remain unconfirmed.
Square Enix has maintained the franchise's presence through recent releases, including the All-In-One Package and this year's Kingdom Hearts Collection. Despite these releases, information regarding the release date or platform availability for Kingdom Hearts 4 has not been provided by the publisher.