# Kingdom Hearts Is a Billion-Dollar Franchise, Disney Declares Ahead of Hotly Anticipated D23 Panel

> Kingdom Hearts is one of nine billion-dollar franchises Disney has under its video game banner. The news comes ahead of a hotly anticipated panel at D23, where Disney is expected to talk about Kingdom Hearts 4.

- **Source:** [Ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/kingdom-hearts-is-a-billion-dollar-franchise-disney-declares-ahead-of-hotly-anticipated-d23-panel?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7f5c646165a79cfdef383d)
- **Published:** 2026-08-14
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #playstation
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