Kingdom Hearts is set to be a featured attraction at D23 2026, Disney's biennial fan event taking place in Anaheim, California, from August 14 to 16. The franchise will have a special hour-long panel titled "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts," celebrating 25 years of the series, according to an announcement from Disney's official event website.
The panel's description reads: "Join us for a journey through light and darkness as we commemorate 25 years of Kingdom Hearts. Discover how this saga united Disney, Pixar, and Square Enix, with insights from the creative minds, character voices, and more behind the magic." While Disney has not explicitly confirmed new information about Kingdom Hearts 4, the timing aligns with renewed momentum for the franchise, as reported by IGN.
2026 is already shaping up to be a major year for Kingdom Hearts fans. A new collection is in the works, Kingdom Hearts 4 received a new gameplay trailer in June, and there are reports of a Fortnite collaboration in the pipeline. The D23 panel could serve as the stage for Square Enix and Disney to unveil further details about the franchise's future direction.
