Kingdom Hearts 25th Anniversary Panel at D23 Turns Eyes to Kingdom Hearts 4
The panel is the first major series event since Kingdom Hearts 4's June Nintendo Direct appearance, and the 25th anniversary context has focused attention on whether new game details will be shown.
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Square Enix and Disney will hold a 'Deep Dive Into Kingdom Hearts' panel at the D23 fan event on August 15, 2026, marking the series' 25th anniversary. The one-hour panel will feature creators and voice actors looking back on the series' history. Attention is on whether new Kingdom Hearts 4 information will be revealed, following the game's appearance at the June 2026 Nintendo Direct.
The 'Deep Dive Into Kingdom Hearts' panel will run from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time on August 15 at the Anaheim Convention Center's Backlot Stage. The session is part of D23, Disney's biennial fan event. Square Enix and Disney have not confirmed what will be shown, but the panel's placement two months after Kingdom Hearts 4 appeared at the June Nintendo Direct has drawn attention. IGN has reported that new Kingdom Hearts 4 footage may be shown. The 25th anniversary panel will feature series creators and voice actors looking back on the series' history.
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