At D23 in Anaheim, Disney+ announced a new animated series based on Kingdom Hearts, the beloved franchise that has woven Disney magic and original fantasy together in gaming for over two decades. Developed in close partnership with creator Tetsuya Nomura and Square Enix, the project will chart an original story rather than retrace familiar game plots — a choice that reflects both the opportunity and the challenge of translating a notoriously intricate mythology into a new medium. The announcement signals not only a milestone for a franchise long confined to gaming, but also Disney's deepening