The Apex Times
Above the Noise
Business Wire
BusinessFord shares’ “bull case” faces new variables as Blue Bird partnership targets next-gen commercial chassisThe Apex TimesBusinessCommvault Shares Jump After $449 Million Shelf Filing and New Google Threat-Intelligence IntegrationThe Apex TimesBusinessGeneral Motors restarts battery production at Warren, Ohio plant after seven-month pauseThe Apex TimesBusinessAbbott and Alphabet announce multi-year pact tying continuous glucose monitoring to consumer AI via Abbott’s LingoThe Apex TimesBusinessSalesforce’s CRM shares remain below key valuation yardsticks after a steep selloffThe Apex TimesBusinessBill Ackman-linked buying spotlight returns on Visa as options market leans bullish on V sharesThe Apex TimesBusinessVeeva says Eli Lilly committed to global rollout of Vault CRM, reinforcing push toward “agentic” sales automationThe Apex TimesBusinessFord plans to relocate Lincoln vehicle production from China to U.S. by 2030, citing tariff and regulatory pressuresThe Apex TimesBusinessHoneywell’s AI-leaning automation and software push, and what it could mean for its next financial trajectoryThe Apex TimesBusinessBerkshire Hathaway’s Q2 trading activity highlights steady shift in its public-stock portfolioThe Apex TimesBusinessApplied Optoelectronics spotlighted after Amazon supply deal lifts revenue expectationsThe Apex TimesBusinessBoeing’s FAA nod for the 737-7 and a new technology trial refocus the market on aircraft ramp riskThe Apex TimesBusinessFord shares’ “bull case” faces new variables as Blue Bird partnership targets next-gen commercial chassisThe Apex TimesBusinessCommvault Shares Jump After $449 Million Shelf Filing and New Google Threat-Intelligence IntegrationThe Apex TimesBusinessGeneral Motors restarts battery production at Warren, Ohio plant after seven-month pauseThe Apex TimesBusinessAbbott and Alphabet announce multi-year pact tying continuous glucose monitoring to consumer AI via Abbott’s LingoThe Apex TimesBusinessSalesforce’s CRM shares remain below key valuation yardsticks after a steep selloffThe Apex TimesBusinessBill Ackman-linked buying spotlight returns on Visa as options market leans bullish on V sharesThe Apex TimesBusinessVeeva says Eli Lilly committed to global rollout of Vault CRM, reinforcing push toward “agentic” sales automationThe Apex TimesBusinessFord plans to relocate Lincoln vehicle production from China to U.S. by 2030, citing tariff and regulatory pressuresThe Apex TimesBusinessHoneywell’s AI-leaning automation and software push, and what it could mean for its next financial trajectoryThe Apex TimesBusinessBerkshire Hathaway’s Q2 trading activity highlights steady shift in its public-stock portfolioThe Apex TimesBusinessApplied Optoelectronics spotlighted after Amazon supply deal lifts revenue expectationsThe Apex TimesBusinessBoeing’s FAA nod for the 737-7 and a new technology trial refocus the market on aircraft ramp riskThe Apex TimesBusinessFord shares’ “bull case” faces new variables as Blue Bird partnership targets next-gen commercial chassisThe Apex TimesBusinessCommvault Shares Jump After $449 Million Shelf Filing and New Google Threat-Intelligence IntegrationThe Apex TimesBusinessGeneral Motors restarts battery production at Warren, Ohio plant after seven-month pauseThe Apex TimesBusinessAbbott and Alphabet announce multi-year pact tying continuous glucose monitoring to consumer AI via Abbott’s LingoThe Apex TimesBusinessSalesforce’s CRM shares remain below key valuation yardsticks after a steep selloffThe Apex TimesBusinessBill Ackman-linked buying spotlight returns on Visa as options market leans bullish on V sharesThe Apex TimesBusinessVeeva says Eli Lilly committed to global rollout of Vault CRM, reinforcing push toward “agentic” sales automationThe Apex TimesBusinessFord plans to relocate Lincoln vehicle production from China to U.S. by 2030, citing tariff and regulatory pressuresThe Apex TimesBusinessHoneywell’s AI-leaning automation and software push, and what it could mean for its next financial trajectoryThe Apex TimesBusinessBerkshire Hathaway’s Q2 trading activity highlights steady shift in its public-stock portfolioThe Apex TimesBusinessApplied Optoelectronics spotlighted after Amazon supply deal lifts revenue expectationsThe Apex TimesBusinessBoeing’s FAA nod for the 737-7 and a new technology trial refocus the market on aircraft ramp riskThe Apex TimesBusinessFord shares’ “bull case” faces new variables as Blue Bird partnership targets next-gen commercial chassisThe Apex TimesBusinessCommvault Shares Jump After $449 Million Shelf Filing and New Google Threat-Intelligence IntegrationThe Apex TimesBusinessGeneral Motors restarts battery production at Warren, Ohio plant after seven-month pauseThe Apex TimesBusinessAbbott and Alphabet announce multi-year pact tying continuous glucose monitoring to consumer AI via Abbott’s LingoThe Apex TimesBusinessSalesforce’s CRM shares remain below key valuation yardsticks after a steep selloffThe Apex TimesBusinessBill Ackman-linked buying spotlight returns on Visa as options market leans bullish on V sharesThe Apex TimesBusinessVeeva says Eli Lilly committed to global rollout of Vault CRM, reinforcing push toward “agentic” sales automationThe Apex TimesBusinessFord plans to relocate Lincoln vehicle production from China to U.S. by 2030, citing tariff and regulatory pressuresThe Apex TimesBusinessHoneywell’s AI-leaning automation and software push, and what it could mean for its next financial trajectoryThe Apex TimesBusinessBerkshire Hathaway’s Q2 trading activity highlights steady shift in its public-stock portfolioThe Apex TimesBusinessApplied Optoelectronics spotlighted after Amazon supply deal lifts revenue expectationsThe Apex TimesBusinessBoeing’s FAA nod for the 737-7 and a new technology trial refocus the market on aircraft ramp riskThe Apex Times
Back to front
Disney greenlights first original ‘Kingdom Hearts’ TV series for Disney Channel and Disney+
The Apex Times

THE APEX TIMES

Business/The Apex Times/Aug 14, 11:59 PM EDT

Disney greenlights first original ‘Kingdom Hearts’ TV series for Disney Channel and Disney+

The animated project, inspired by the hit video game franchise, will be developed with Square Enix and creator Tetsuya Nomura, expanding the world of Kingdom Hearts for a new generation on kids and streaming platforms.

3 min readEditor-approved Apex article

Disney has greenlit its first ever original television series based on the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise, with the show set to air on Disney Channel and stream on Disney+. The announcement was made at D23, Disney’s biennial fan event, indicating that the studio is leaning further into game-to-screen adaptations while building fresh animated content for its kids and family audiences.

The new series, which Disney said will use Kingdom Hearts as its working title, is an original anime-style show inspired by the franchise’s established universe. Disney described it as a reimagining of the iconic adventure, built around a brand-new story intended to expand the world of Kingdom Hearts while also featuring the characters that have drawn a global fan base.

Disney said the series is being developed in partnership with video game creator Tetsuya Nomura and the creative team at Square Enix. The company framed the collaboration as central to keeping the series “unmistakably Kingdom Hearts,” while delivering a distinct new narrative for viewers who may know the world through the games.

Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, said the appeal of the project is the opportunity to translate the franchise’s mix of adventure and imagination into a new format. Davis added that the company expects the working process to align closely with Nomura, positioning the show as a faithful extension of the fan-explored world rather than a wholly unrelated adaptation.

Beyond the franchise itself, the project reflects Disney’s broader content strategy for Disney Channel and Disney+, which increasingly blends established IP with original series. Disney noted that the Kingdom Hearts show joins a growing slate of original animated programming for Disney+, listing titles that include Dragon Striker, Phineas and Ferb, Big City Greens, and several upcoming series.

In its announcement, Disney also pointed to additional upcoming animated projects, including Messi and the Giants, Warrior Cats, and Journey. The company presented the Kingdom Hearts greenlight as consistent with a platform goal of offering stories centered on magic, wonder, adventure, and heart for children and families.

For Square Enix, the partnership highlights continued opportunities to extend its major intellectual properties beyond games. For Disney, the move also underscores how the company views gaming franchises as a pipeline for audience engagement, particularly among families and older kids who may already be familiar with the source material.

The announcement did not include details such as a production start date, episode count, animation style specifics beyond “original anime series,” or any release window on Disney Channel or Disney+. It also did not say whether the series would be produced by a specific internal unit or external studio, nor did it outline any casting, music, or distribution arrangements beyond the platform confirmations.

What to watch next is how Disney and its partners will translate the franchise’s established narrative and visual identity into a television structure, and whether the companies will provide further information on creative oversight, timeline, and when audiences can expect the first episodes. Given the D23 setting, additional franchise-focused updates could follow as the studio moves from greenlight to production.

Why It Matters

  • The greenlight adds a major gaming franchise to Disney Channel and Disney+ programming, reinforcing Disney’s push to attract families with IP that already has built-in recognition.
  • By partnering with the franchise creator and Square Enix’s team, Disney is indicating an emphasis on creative authenticity to reduce the risk of audience disconnect in adaptations.
  • The move increases the competitive pressure on streaming and kids entertainment providers to secure tentpole genre and IP-driven animated content.

Sources

Key Facts

  • Disney greenlit an original anime series based on Kingdom Hearts (working title) for Disney Channel and Disney+.
  • The series is described as a reimagining with a brand-new story that expands the Kingdom Hearts universe.
  • Disney said the project is developed with video game creator Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix’s creative team.
  • The announcement was made at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
  • Disney said the show is part of Disney+’s expanding lineup of original animated series for kids and families, alongside titles including Dragon Striker and Big City Greens.

Media & Telecom Related