Kingdom Hearts Anime Series Coming to Disney+
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- Disney is developing an anime TV series based on the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise, set for both Disney+ and Disney Channel
- Benjamin Bratt revealed the news during the Disney Entertainment Showcase panel at D23 on Friday
- Square Enix is developing Kingdom Hearts IV for a late 2027 debut, with Bratt voicing Ernesto de la Cruz, his character from 'Coco'
- Ayo Davis, Disney Kids & Family president, said the creative team is working closely with Tetsuya Nomura to keep the series 'unmistakably Kingdom Hearts'
- Davis described the franchise as having 'captivated gamers everywhere with its unique blend of adventure and imagination' and called the series a way for fans to 'experience the world they love' in a new format
Why it matters: Disney+ and Disney Channel are getting an anime adaptation of the Kingdom Hearts franchise, giving Square Enix's late 2027 Kingdom Hearts IV launch a potential cross-promotional audience. With series creator Tetsuya Nomura reportedly guiding the creative team, Disney positions itself to monetize a game franchise fans have explored 'for years' through an entirely new animated format.
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