Kingdom Hearts IV Slated for 2027 Release, Anime Series Also Announced

At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026, Square Enix and Disney & Pixar Games delivered massive news for fans of the beloved franchise. Kingdom Hearts IV is officially slated for a late 2027 release, and a brand-new trailer unveiled during the Disney Entertainment Showcase confirmed that the game will feature a world inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Coco.

Additionally, the team announced that an original anime series is currently in development for Disney Channel and Disney+ in collaboration with Tetsuya Nomura. The announcement arrived alongside a 25th-anniversary retrospective panel, which offered fans an extended look at the next chapter in Sora’s journey.

What We Can Expect

• A New World Revealed: Journey into a world inspired by the vibrant setting of Disney and Pixar’s Coco as part of Sora’s mysterious adventure in Quadratum.

• Playable Fan Favorites: Players will take control of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy as they work together to track down Sora’s location.

• Expansion to Animation: The franchise is evolving beyond games with a newly announced original anime series in production for Disney Channel and Disney+.

• Multi-Platform Launch: Gear up for the late 2027 release on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

My Thoughts

I can see why this is such a beloved franchise. It offers a little bit of everything, including platforming, action-RPG combat, and sweeping storytelling, all wrapped up in the classic Disney banner. The familiar faces returning for this chapter, especially seeing Goofy rocking that incredible Coco attire, made me genuinely gleeful. We still have quite a long wait ahead of us before late 2027 finally arrives. Consequently, knowing Square Enix and the massive hype train surrounding this series, I am confident they won’t let us forget a single detail between now and then.

Check out the trailer that premiered at D23 recently!