Kingdom Hearts 4 Hype Escalates as Co-Director and Actors’ Profiles Appear on D23 App Ahead of Panel

Tai Yasue, Haley Joel Osment and David Gallagher are seemingly attending the panel, which delves into the series, on August 15th.

Posted By | On 09th, Aug. 2026

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Kingdom Hearts fans got more than they bargained for, that too during Nintendo Direct of all places, when a new trailer was revealed for the fourth mainline entry. And even if Kingdom Hearts 4 doesn’t have a release date (at least officially), it’s coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, PS5 and PC. So now the question is: When’s the next info drop?

Potentially at Disney’s D23, which will feature a series Deep Dive panel on August 15th. Odds initially seemed low, but as noted by Kingdom Hearts Insider, the D23 app lists the profiles of three key individuals: Square Enix’s Tai Yasue and actors Haley Joel Osment and David Gallagher.

The latter two are known for playing Sora/Vanitas and Riku throughout the series, so it makes sense that they may attend. Yasue is the standout because he’s a co-director on Kingdom Hearts 4. Even if there isn’t a new trailer showcased, there could be insights into Quadratum, the newest location.

Anything is possible, especially as store listings reportedly pointed to a launch in 2027 shortly after the last trailer dropped. Square Enix may let anticipation fester before truly kicking marketing into overdrive next year. But as it stands, Kingdom Hearts 4 is making steady progress after all these years. Stay tuned for updates in the meantime.


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