Kingdom Hearts IV D23 Anaheim: Sora & Riku Voice Cast

Disney y Square Enix have confirmed new guest names for the upcoming D23 panel celebrating Kingdom Hearts, and the lineup strongly suggests that Kingdom Hearts IV is set to take center stage when the event runs in Anaheim, California from August 14 to August 16.

D23 Kingdom Hearts panel: confirmed guests

For the D23 gathering tied to the franchise’s 25th anniversary, the companies have confirmed three notable figures who will appear during the Kingdom Hearts discussion.

Tai Yasue, a Square Enix developer who has worked at the company since 1998, is listed as co-director of Kingdom Hearts IV.
Haley Joel Osment, long-time voice actor for Sora.
David Gallagher, long-time voice actor for Riku.

What this implies for Kingdom Hearts IV details next week

While there is no explicit confirmation that the panel is dedicated solely to the fourth game, the guest list and the event’s anniversary focus are driving expectations that the next Kingdom Hearts reveal will happen during D23.

The panel is connected to commemorations leading up to the franchise’s 25th anniversary in 2027.
A report from the D23 app indicated three new entries related to the Kingdom Hearts panel, which viewers hope will translate into new information for Kingdom Hearts IV.
Players have pointed out that Kingdom Hearts 3 appeared during D23 editions held from 2015 through 2018, suggesting the fourth installment may follow a similar pattern.

Osment’s recent activity tied to a new project

Osment previously shared a hint in November of last year that he was working on a new project. With his inclusion in this Kingdom Hearts panel, many are treating that as further confirmation that the new work is related to Kingdom Hearts IV.

Release expectations and platforms

Beyond the panel itself, expectations remain fixed on a 2027 release window for Kingdom Hearts IV, alongside multiple platforms.

Target release: 2027 (not confirmed).
Platforms expected: PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Why the timing matters: more details are expected within about a week as D23 approaches, where the event is scheduled for August 14–16.

Square Enix unveiled Kingdom Hearts IV in April 2022, with its most recent appearance tied to a Nintendo Direct in June. Unless there is a last-minute change, the D23 panel is shaping up to be the next major moment for the project.