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Disney greenlights a “Kingdom Hearts” series for Disney+ after announcement at D23 in Anaheim
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Disney greenlights a “Kingdom Hearts” series for Disney+ after announcement at D23 in Anaheim

The long-awaited project was formally introduced at Disney’s D23 event, with development tied to video game creator Tetsuya Nomura and a creative team at Square Enix.

By The Apex Times Newsroom2 min readAI-assisted Apex article

Walt Disney Studios announced that it is moving forward with a new “Kingdom Hearts” series for Disney+, a project that has been long discussed by fans of the franchise. The announcement was made Friday night at Disney’s D23 event in Anaheim, indicating that the development effort has reached the next stage toward production and release.

Deadline reported that the series is being developed in partnership with video game creator Tetsuya Nomura, whose involvement reflects the franchise’s origins and its creator-led creative direction. The report also said Disney is working with the creative team at Square Enix, the game publisher associated with the “Kingdom Hearts” property, as part of the show’s development.

According to the same account, the upcoming series will reimagine the franchise’s “iconic adventure.” The phrasing indicates the show is intended as an adaptation or reworking rather than a straightforward retelling, though Deadline did not provide further plot or episode details in its initial report.

Disney’s choice to debut the project at D23 positions it within the company’s broader strategy of using its annual fan-facing event to roll out major new content announcements tied to Disney+, the streaming service. D23 is typically used to frame upcoming projects to audiences and industry partners, and this “Kingdom Hearts” announcement adds another well-known gaming IP to Disney+’s slate.

Nomura’s and Square Enix’s participation also underscores the role of the original IP holders in the adaptation process. Bringing the franchise creator and the publisher’s creative team into development can affect creative decisions such as how characters and story arcs are treated, and how the show aligns with the established “Kingdom Hearts” canon.

As of Friday’s D23 announcement, Deadline did not provide an announced premiere date, production timeline, or casting details. The next material step for audiences will be additional information from Disney and its partners, including any updated development schedule and further creative and production information as the project moves beyond its initial greenlight.

The “Kingdom Hearts” series is one of the latest examples of streamers accelerating development of major video game adaptations, particularly when the original creator and rights-holder teams are directly involved. For Disney+, it is a bid for a built-in fandom, while for the franchise it represents an expansion into a new format under Disney’s studio and streaming branding.

Why It Matters

  • The announcement at D23 indicates the project has moved from discussion toward an active development and production track.
  • Involvement by Nomura and Square Enix suggests the adaptation process is being shaped with input from the franchise’s creator and publisher, which can affect how story and characters are handled.
  • For Disney+, the new series adds a high-recognition gaming IP to its streaming pipeline, potentially affecting content planning and audience targeting.
  • For fans and the broader entertainment market, the next updates on timeline, creative direction, and release dates will determine when the franchise’s expansion into series form reaches viewers.

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Key Facts

  • Walt Disney Studios announced a new “Kingdom Hearts” series for Disney+ at Disney’s D23 event in Anaheim on Friday night.
  • Deadline reported that the series has been greenlit as a Disney+ project following the D23 announcement.
  • The series is being developed in partnership with video game creator Tetsuya Nomura.
  • Deadline said development also involves the creative team at Square Enix.
  • The series is described as reimagining the franchise’s iconic adventure.
  • As reported by Deadline, the initial announcement did not include a premiere date or casting details.