Disney's D23 fan convention is set to host a dedicated panel celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Kingdom Hearts role-playing game series. The event, scheduled for August 15 at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time, will offer a "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts," exploring the franchise's journey uniting characters and worlds from Disney, Pixar, and Square Enix.
The panel promises insights from creative leads and voice actors involved in the saga. While Disney has confirmed the appearance of long-time voice talent such as Jodi Benson, known for voicing Ariel in The Little Mermaid, and Bret Iwan, the current voice of Mickey Mouse, the specific guests from the Kingdom Hearts series remain unannounced. This leaves open the possibility of key figures from Square Enix participating, fueling speculation about new information regarding the upcoming Kingdom Hearts IV.
Fans are particularly hopeful for updates on Kingdom Hearts IV, as the sequel was recently featured in a new trailer released last month during Nintendo's summer Direct presentation. The timing of the D23 panel, occurring after this renewed focus on the game, has heightened expectations for potential reveals, such as further gameplay details or even a release window. The developers have yet to provide a definitive release timeframe for Kingdom Hearts IV.