Kingdom Hearts IV Gets Late 2027 Release Window and Coco World Reveal

By Sakib Khandokar, Lead Analyst Published Aug 16, 2026, 1:43 AM UTC 1 min read

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Kingdom Hearts IV Gets Late 2027 Release Window and Coco World Reveal

Disney and Square Enix have given fans a fresh look at Kingdom Hearts IV, locking in a late 2027 release window alongside a brand-new trailer featuring the world of Coco.

Quick Facts

Release Window: Late 2027
New World Revealed: Land of the Dead from Coco
Event Debut: Disney D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Companion Project: A new Kingdom Hearts anime series (working title) announced for Disney Channel and Disney+

Kicking off the Disney D23 event, the presentation showcased Sora and his friends navigating new environments, highlighted by the debut of the Land of the Dead. Additional details for the project were subsequently unpacked during the Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts panel.

Alongside the upcoming game release, the franchise is expanding to television. A new anime series carrying the working title Kingdom Hearts was formally announced for both Disney Channel and Disney+, though specific premiere timing for the show was not detailed during the event.