Disney has confirmed that an original Kingdom Hearts anime series is being developed for both Disney+ and Disney Channel, marking the franchise’s first television adaptation. The announcement expands the long-running Disney and Square Enix collaboration beyond games, with the programme intended to offer both existing followers and newcomers a new entry point into its universe.

The series, currently using the working title Kingdom Hearts, is being developed with creator Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix’s wider creative team. It will tell a new story rather than adapt the games directly; a teaser image featured Sora and his Keyblade, while the cast, episode count and release date remain unconfirmed. The news was revealed alongside a late-2027 release window for Kingdom Hearts 4, near the franchise’s western 25th anniversary.