Starting at 4:30 PM PT on August 15, 2026, the Disney YouTube channel will broadcast a special panel titled "DEEP DIVE into KINGDOM HEARTS panel".
While the stream will delve into behind-the-scenes game production, fans are watching closely to see if developers share new details on the latest entry in the series, Kingdom Hearts IV.
"DEEP DIVE into KINGDOM HEARTS panel" Streams August 15! Exploring Behind-the-Scenes Game Development
The fan convention, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026, will take place in California, USA, from Friday, August 14, to August 15, 2026 (local time).
As the event approaches, the official Disney D23 X account (@DisneyD23) suddenly announced that it will stream a panel titled "DEEP DIVE into KINGDOM HEARTS panel".
The broadcast will air starting August 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM PT on the Official Disney YouTube Channel, as well as The Game Awards’ YouTube channel and Twitch.
Featured speakers include Nana Gado, Director at Disney Games, and Disney voice actress Renée Johnson, alongside Tai Yasue, Co-Director of Kingdom Hearts III, Haley Joel Osment, voice of the protagonist, Sora, and David Gallagher, voice of Sora’s best friend, Riku.
While the program focuses on behind-the-scenes game production, fans eagerly anticipate new information regarding Kingdom Hearts IV, especially as the franchise celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
📣 Tune-in to a livestream of the DEEP DIVE into KINGDOM HEARTS panel at D23 on Disney YouTube on August 15 at 4:30 PM PT! Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the games with special guests Nana Gadd (Disney & Pixar Games), Tai Yasue (Square Enix), Haley Joel… pic.twitter.com/U4VBMmzLl6
— Disney & Pixar Games (@DisneyGames) August 11, 2026