Kingdom Hearts 4 Confirmed for Late 2027 — New Anime Series and Switch 2 Launch Revealed at D23

At the D23 2026 showcase, Square Enix and Disney announced two major Kingdom Hearts projects: Kingdom Hearts 4 now has a release window of late 2027, and an original animated series based on the franchise will arrive on Disney+. Both announcements mark a significant expansion for the long-running action-RPG series created and directed by Tetsuya Nomura. Kingdom Hearts 4: release window and confirmed worlds Square Enix revealed a new trailer for Kingdom Hearts 4 during the D23 presentation, confirming that Pixar’s Coco will be among the worlds players can visit. The development studio listed a late-2027 launch window for Kingdom Hearts 4 and stated the game will release across multiple consoles, including a planned launch on Nintendo Switch 2 alongside other platforms. Square Enix did not provide a specific release date in the showcase footage. Kingdom Hearts: The Series — a Disney+ anime Also announced at D23 was Kingdom Hearts: The Series, an original anime adaptation produced for Disney+. Disney positioned the series as a new way to present the franchise’s interwoven worlds and characters beyond the games. Paraphrased statements from Disney and creators Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, explained that Kingdom Hearts has long combined adventure and imaginative worlds to engage gamers, and that adapting the franchise for television requires a creative team working closely with creator Tetsuya Nomura to ensure the series remains recognizably Kingdom Hearts while offering fans a new perspective on the universe. Square Enix and Disney confirmed Nomura’s direct involvement, saying the creator will collaborate with the production team as they expand the Kingdom Hearts universe and honor the characters that define the series. Context and platform notes The Kingdom Hearts franchise began on PlayStation 2 and has since appeared on a range of platforms. Square Enix’s announcement ties the next numbered entry to current-generation and next-generation hardware, specifically naming Nintendo Switch 2 as one of the target platforms for the late-2027 launch. Further details on platforms, editions, and exact release dates are expected from Square Enix in future updates and official communications.