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Disney's official site and multiple outlets (Nintendo Life, Push Square, GamesRadar, KH Insider) confirm Kingdom Hearts as one of nine billion-dollar franchises via EVP Sean Shoptaw.

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Disney Names Kingdom Hearts Among Its Nine Billion-Dollar Game Franchises

Disney has identified Kingdom Hearts as one of its nine billion-dollar game franchises in a company news page timed to its D23 expo. The disclosure precedes a Deep Dive panel that kicks off the series' 25th anniversary events running through 2027.

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Disney reveals Kingdom Hearts as one of its nine billion-dollar game franchises. Executive Sean Shoptaw shared the detail ahead of D23, where a panel will examine the 13-title series' history to launch 25th anniversary events and raise hopes for Kingdom Hearts 4 updates.

Disney has revealed that Kingdom Hearts ranks among its nine billion-dollar game franchises.

Disney highlights Kingdom Hearts profitability ahead of D23. Executive vice president of global games Sean Shoptaw disclosed the figure in a company news page. The announcement comes as the company prepares to host its D23 fan expo this weekend.
Shoptaw did not name the other eight billion-dollar franchises in the portfolio.

Shoptaw did not name the other eight billion-dollar franchises in the portfolio.

Kingdom Hearts blends multiple universes across 13 titles. The Square Enix series combines Final Fantasy, Disney, and original stories. The first entry launched in 2002 and has since produced a total of 13 games between sequels and spin-offs, excluding remasters and collections.
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D23 panel scheduled for Kingdom Hearts deep dive. The fan expo will feature a special "Deep Dive into Kingdom Hearts" panel on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. EDT. The livestream will air on the official Kingdom Hearts YouTube channel and will not be available as video-on-demand afterward.

The panel launches the Kingdom Hearts 25th anniversary celebrations that run through 2027. It is framed as a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the games.
Kingdom Hearts 4 reveal timing fuels fan expectations. Square Enix first revealed Kingdom Hearts 4 in 2022 during the franchise's 20th anniversary celebration. Fans have waited since then for further details including a potential release announcement at the upcoming panel.
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