For over two decades, Kingdom Hearts has enchanted audiences by seamlessly blending the magic of Disney with the rich storytelling and iconic characters of Square Enix’s Final Fantasy franchise. Reported by Deadline, Disney announced a new series based on the property, but it remains uncertain whether the upcoming animated adaptation will directly mirror the games’ central storyline—which follows the journey of Sora, Donald Duck, and Goofy as they traverse diverse worlds to combat the encroaching Heartless. Speculation surrounding the project was first ignited by a teaser image shared on X, featuring the franchise’s iconic protagonist standing shrouded in fog while wielding the Keyblade.
First look at the anime ‘KINGDOM HEARTS’ series.
Coming soon to Disney+ #D23 pic.twitter.com/09HB93cnFW
— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) August 15, 2026
In a recent interview with Deadline, Ayo Davis, President of Disney Branded Television, shared her enthusiasm for the upcoming project.
“Kingdom Hearts has captivated gamers everywhere with its unique blend of adventure and imagination. There’s something really exciting about taking a world fans have spent years exploring through the games and bringing it to life in a completely new way. Working closely with the legendary Tetsuya Nomura, our creative team is ensuring this new series remains unmistakably Kingdom Hearts while offering fans an entirely fresh perspective on the world they love.”
According to Deadline, the timing of this announcement is likely strategic. With Kingdom Hearts set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2027, the milestone represents a pivotal moment for both the development team and its dedicated global fanbase. This update is just one part of a broader push to expand the iconic fantasy franchise. Fans can also look forward to the next mainline entry, which will embark the classic trio on an all-new journey known as the “Lost Master Arc.”
The upcoming project is expected to be a major success, joining Disney’s expanding library of original animated content alongside titles like Phineas and Ferb and Dragon Striker.
