Disney's D23 fan event will feature a dedicated session titled "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts," offering attendees a look into the long-running role-playing game series. The event, scheduled for Saturday, August 15, aims to commemorate the franchise's 25th anniversary, which officially falls in March 2027. This special session is expected to explore how the series has blended elements from Disney, Pixar, and Square Enix, with appearances from key creative figures and voice actors.
The "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts" will be held on D23's Backlot Stage. While the franchise's anniversary is still some time away, the timing of this D23 presentation coincides with several anticipated developments. Square Enix is set to release Kingdom Hearts Collection 1-3 on October 8 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Xbox Series X. This collection will bundle 11 titles from the series, including Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts 3 with its Re Mind DLC.
Beyond the upcoming collection, fans are anticipating news regarding Kingdom Hearts 4, which was first revealed in 2020. The D23 event arrives just days before the rumored launch of Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, which is reportedly themed around video game characters. This has fueled speculation that Kingdom Hearts characters may be the next major crossover addition to Epic Games' battle royale title. The D23 event itself runs from August 14–16, placing it between San Diego Comic-Con and Gamescom.
The D23 fan event is described by Disney as "The Ultimate Disney Fan Event" and will also host sessions on topics such as the Disney Lorcana trading card game, Bob's Burgers, and an upcoming Bluey movie. For Kingdom Hearts enthusiasts, the "Deep Dive" session presents an early opportunity to celebrate the franchise and potentially gain more information on its future installments, including the possibility of Sora and friends venturing into Star Wars-inspired worlds within Kingdom Hearts 4.