# Kingdom Hearts Fans Are On High Alert After Disney Announces A D23 Panel For The RPG Series

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-13 19:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 13 · Current Velocity: 11.72

## Executive Summary
Disney has announced a D23 panel dedicated to Kingdom Hearts, sparking intense fan anticipation for potential new series developments.

## Intelligence Brief
Disney will feature the Kingdom Hearts RPG series at the D23 event this August. The appearance is specifically tied to celebrating 25 years of the franchise.


Coverage from outlets including Kotaku, ScreenRant, and My Nintendo News emphasizes a high level of fan anticipation. Reports from Restart.run and Nintendo Everything confirm the event's presence at the convention.


Attention is now focused on August 15, which ScreenRant identifies as a key date for a potential Kingdom Hearts 4 announcement.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### When will the Kingdom Hearts event take place?
The series will be featured at D23 this August.

### What is the occasion for the D23 panel?
Disney is using the panel to celebrate 25 years of Kingdom Hearts.

### Is there a specific date fans are watching for an announcement?
According to ScreenRant, there is significant hype surrounding August 15.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
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## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| ComicBook.com | Kingdom Hearts 4 May Finally Reveal Its First New World in Upcoming Event | 2026-07-13 18:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxQbHFnYTV2ZHhLazB2Q0dRZFZpZzJoX0xOZUhNNmc2dXNYV29TQ1dxRkRFR3RQdFRJLW1lZkFoaXgyZWwxRXBLcjRreXNmQ3BvTUVET2ppYklGWF9DQzhMSXQ3MEtLV3M2Sk44YXhjby1SOTNsdjBDNjBwVnRVSGIzSy1wdlp0TTJjUzZxbnJR?oc=5) |
| Nintendo Wire | Kingdom Hearts panel confirmed for Disney’s D23 event in August | 2026-07-13 18:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNTEVOZUkyRnlkZUhnY0JmUEplVXhlX00zZVpXTG5pblEzUy1mMldBN2JGbi10QzdtY05ybnBLb3lwbUtxTWhzQUNLVDhqTU9mVGh0NEQzM0NPMlIxeUU3M0NmOW1EUjFielUxdVdSUUNpVm9vTkZ3OWZnN0ZQQzhOdUtydkNJMUphOF9ZV2FaMmU0b2tzQlI3RmVucnUzZFo0N09JclJudw?oc=5) |
| GameSpot | What’s Next For Disney Games? D23 Is About To Tell Us | 2026-07-13 18:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxPNHJidm5raGRLOFJ4T1RjcXE0LVd3RndLY0JVczV1SF9LNm50RGJVMjFSeTVVOG9VbzZxQnJreGs2Y3VtRVh1UU04VlFSOTU4OEM4OVo4ajJCY2lXUVloUXBHbE1kWVZkSUJ6ODR6WnNHb0VTYXNObTZHaUIyTld1STVHT0tVZGJMdWdaRjBySQ?oc=5) |
| MSN | Kingdom Hearts fans excited for upcoming D23 panel announcement | 2026-07-13 18:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxQakd0d29HbktJNjdUdnV0TVRmNnZ0cG5rYzZHRXVZVEVzWUlycGpaWXJXY2JieDk1Q3c5dmZpOWktaXdUQmtBbjhzMkZ5RER5ZzVGNm1oNlIwdjJQdFFucUFpNW16VzcyY1V3dGl3QUZKT05LNUN1VGtQcFhHMTVZVlRMbWpmTUw1dHhZN0Ria25vSXhGM1pXWUJEQV9IUHJTOHpkVlI1UjVxVWlITWNBdjB4SG5nZnlWM2pNUF82SQ?oc=5) |
| inkl | 'Kingdom Hearts 4' Could Receive Major Update at Disney D23 2026, Fans Believe | 2026-07-13 18:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiowFBVV95cUxOcG9CallHNTRkdldVem1CejI3Q01yX3JlQWc0M19Xem9JOF9MU2JHeEcyNnYzc1poZlQzaHIxTEtlQlJPeGNra0dzcEEtbjVLeHJMcmxjMDY2YXVQNElCYm1FTnVmUC1TUjZVQTRGT2tjUTYwcWdVeldLcFVwaE4zTjlyemZqakJVMVZuTnZwQWVfRlNZQnlEMEVObHlCRnEwX0FJ?oc=5) |
| IMDb | Kingdom Hearts 4 Hype Reaches Fever Pitch For August 15 Announcement | 2026-07-13 18:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYEFVX3lxTE1ic3c0eXlXTXFDNDRMQkxhNkliVkdfSDg3Mk5oWGhrdFZPTWdKRlVCOVAwdTBZNFd2aTE0Y3djb2JXcFQ5b3FYUDRld2hFcUNPT2o0ODdmUkFIRVc4d0ExLQ?oc=5) |
| KH13 | TUDFE-Programming | 2026-07-13 18:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTFBQbVRPOUlrSmtnZ05Jb2Y3OXlMa0xQYVZBV3lHOF9rTzNvUjZ4ZkVJT2FVazNrbE1SNDNzSVFKbk5zXzNXMERzSUhCcF8xU3RlSmVZZE1pTmFwY0JnNkxVbEtaR19YUFFGYm9z?oc=5) |
| Game Informer | D23's Lineup Includes 'Deep Dive' Kingdom Hearts Panel To Commemorate 25 Years Of The Series | 2026-07-13 18:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxOMGlFUFhkQ3dxOUYxaHZnZUk4ZU9yQ1dNdnRpSlNqcDl0U0VkQURCdmU2RE91UHhXbTF0dGhSc1lfRTNxQkR1d0k5OGhBNGl0OHc5UE0tNHpjOU1MVVc4MmRDQjJMcGw1SmhEc1VTWUtNZUNuMEhZUzlSY2w0TlIycHpKeDlLYkVFZUdxblNiQWVRVllXX2plbXNHZVhBd0NESUV3MGcybFZzR2JGSFl0bS1JRlRVVTRPRU44OEg5dw?oc=5) |
| Restart.run | Disney Will Celebrate 25 Years of Kingdom Hearts at D23 | 2026-07-13 18:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxPOFFDYURKZ3M3RUp3N2ttbXFVSHBKdG9CYnlpN0NrT2JMbEtvTGFfMVNVZ3R0dVVDUTYycXRLWHhjc3BzaHAwd1FBdjJYTFREOElpU1lLTXNrOGNETVBhUEtDcWFmeHJHb0Y0WDJ2Z1Vfc1pvd3VKR2E0MWFGdjMtNVg1cFg1djloR2dRQU5KTjdUQQ?oc=5) |
| My Nintendo News | Kingdom Hearts to be featured at D23 this August | 2026-07-13 18:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxPM0NMTk1vV1BDSnVjd2hiUTd5azhGclNld3FUVlIxa0FiczZoLTcycmxEcTlsOWtNLXhlM29vekVHZ2pBcjI3cUdvd3pzT3hIZl91VkFzOHZxekhqY2lIMVFocEdoYThSaVVtcVlscjFNSHp1YVE5ejIzVUp1YmRrQ3FQUVJRMHU0al9VOUJFTGw?oc=5) |
| ScreenRant | Kingdom Hearts 4 Hype Reaches Fever Pitch For August 15 Announcement | 2026-07-13 18:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxPMkg2TTlSNmd1bWxkaDM1d210UVdzVjFOMFY0eDB0YkFXX1dwb19IR2cxRHZuejU2U1JKVlNYSU1PYi1MRXlKV3pTckhmLVg3SlU2bklpQVc1U3BjRnl5QmFQbkRDcEtaNWJQN1hOOWsxcF9XVmdCSHZqMXZSUWwxRnln?oc=5) |
| Nintendo Everything | Kingdom Hearts event confirmed for D23 | 2026-07-13 18:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiekFVX3lxTFB1VlJyRm9LZTc3bUhYekhaUHhmLThORVJxMV9HU214QWJjZVBsNVZYaTR1TWF3Q1M2SjJmaFNTc1VXWVJ4Y1J3UlE0dF9GZ3hFRDdCQUpxNEZrb1NQUVZ3ZmlBTGtmUVhyZERTSHpkMTA0YjI5Y0ZyNmFn?oc=5) |
| Kotaku | Kingdom Hearts Fans Are On High Alert After Disney Announces A D23 Panel For The RPG Series | 2026-07-13 18:15 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifkFVX3lxTE9zV2s1MG44Y1JXSlk3UEJDZ1F5NVNmTjZ0YXA0Z2JjUTBfendzVVFPekpPQXo3WWZLY2VjQklJR05odnlYR1JzRDFzcGhnMWttYkRMRlRUemFZdnFKalRrU3BsOFBaUV9OU2M3R0dFa28zcW1ENHE4MF9TeGUyZw?oc=5) |

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