Over the previous couple weeks, we have lastly discovered a bit extra concerning the subsequent entry in Sq. Enix’s Kingdom Hearts collection. In an prolonged Kingdom Hearts 4 trailer revealed throughout D23, Disney’s annual fan occasion, we got a primary take a look at Coco’s Land of The Lifeless, and its narrative implications have already got us speculating as to what worlds may come subsequent.
However whereas pondering what worlds may realistically be in Kingdom Hearts 4 is enjoyable, you realize what’s even higher? Serious about all the world that might technically be in Kingdom Hearts 4, with no regards to how completely baffling their inclusion is likely to be. Within the years for the reason that Kingdom Hearts collection first started, Disney has flexed its mouse cash and bought loads of numerous firms and properties, and although you are most likely properly conscious that Disney owns each Marvel and Star Wars, that is simply scratching the floor of all the pieces Mickey Mouse has wolfed up. Naturally, gaining access to all of those properties signifies that Disney may embody them in Kingdom Hearts, so listed here are a number of the weirdest locations we may (however most likely will not) go to in Sora’s subsequent journey.
Pandora (Avatar)
Although I can think about a world through which Sora joins up with Aang, Katara, and the gang, we’re speaking concerning the blue Avatar right here. Positive, James Cameron nonetheless owns the inventive rights to his sprawling sci-fi franchise, however Disney’s merger with twentieth Century Fox gave the corporate each distribution and merchandising rights to Avatar, in addition to the power to make use of the property as long as Cameron provides his permission. The ball is in your courtroom, Jim. — Jessica Cogswell
Philadelphia (It is All the time Sunny In Philadelphia)
Having already crossed over with Abbott Elementary, It is All the time Sunny in Philadelphia has already proven it may be introduced over right into a much less R-rated world. Seeing the gang became an RPG social gathering appears like a golden alternative for some comedy, although the mature nature of the supply materials most likely makes this an unlikely one. — Chris Pereira
USCSS Nostromo (Alien)
Positive, Alien is not precisely a family-friendly collection, but it surely’s not too troublesome to think about an lovely, much-less-deadly model of a Xenomorph who may both ally with Sora or attempt to eat his brains (however, like, cutely). There are many heroes and villains from the varied motion pictures and TV collection who may make an look, together with the legendary Ellen Ripley or the meticulous, calculating android David. We do not anticipate to see something burst out of anybody’s chest, however it might be rad as hell to see our heroes cross paths with the Weyland-Yutani Company. — Gabe Gurwin
A Temple Someplace (Indiana Jones)
Out of all of the entries on this listing, I would argue this one really appears considerably believable. In any case, they already did a Pirates of the Caribbean world–is it actually too on the market to recommend that Disney embody one other certainly one of its beloved, action-packed journey franchises? I suppose in the event that they added Star Wars as properly, Sora may start questioning why his buddies Han Solo and Indy look so related … However hey, loads of far stranger issues have occurred in Kingdom Hearts, so what’s one other? — Jessica Cogswell
Springfield (The Simpsons)
The Simpsons is a crown jewel for Fox, so profiting from this newfound alternative to include its characters can be enjoyable to see. (It may be an excuse to additional display the demand for a Hit & Run re-release of some kind, which is much more necessary.) I would significantly wish to see such a crossover leverage a number of the extra obscure and one-off characters from the Simpsons world–what dastardly deeds is Hank Scorpio as much as today? — Chris Pereira
Yautja Prime (Predator)
A Predator crossover in Kingdom Hearts could possibly be one thing so simple as together with Arnold Schwarzenegger as an ally, or providing some Predator-themed objects. However a little bit movie known as Predator: Badlands launched in 2025, and it supplied a wildly entertaining take a look at a grunt Predator (or Yautja) despatched on a certain-death mission to hunt a mysterious beast. This underdog, Dek, has a plasma-edged sword that’s so badass, turning it right into a keyblade looks as if the obvious alternative on the earth. He is additionally secretly hilarious, which might make him an incredible companion for Sora. — Gabe Gurwin
A Soccer Stadium I Guess? (ESPN)
Is that this the silliest thought we have had shortly? Sure. Would it not be completely hilarious? Additionally sure. Disney has owned ESPN for many years, and the considered sending sports activities personalities right into a fantasy world with a bunch of cartoon characters fills me with pleasure. What would not fill me with pleasure is realizing that, since ESPN has undergone sweeping rounds of layoffs and pivoting to bro-centric frat content material as a substitute of precise sportswriting and reporting, we might most likely must play with Pat McAfee within the sport. If that is the case, overlook I stated something. — Gabe Gurwin
Washington D.C. (The X-Information)
The X-Information is seeing a resurgence proper now between the upcoming Ryan Coogler reboot, a youthful technology discovering the unique collection for the primary time, and a downright terrible director’s minimize of the already-bad second film. So what higher time to pay homage to the supernatural collection, which may give Kingdom Hearts a possibility to briefly delve into the world of horror (or comedy, or drama, or a mixture of all three, as can be applicable for The X-Information)? — Chris Pereira
New New York (Futurama)
Whereas we’re with regards to improbable sci-fi collection that includes two characters with unbelievable chemistry, why not let Sora and co. head over to New New York to satisfy up with the Planet Categorical crew? Positive, nearly all the pieces Bender says can be utterly inappropriate for Kingdom Hearts’ target market to listen to, however you’ll be able to’t deny its colourful world and quirky solid of characters would make for excellent leisure. Simply think about Fry becoming a member of your social gathering and flinging pizzas on the heartless … Who may ask for extra? Huh? You assume this one is too on the market for you? Wonderful. Chunk my shiny, metallic– — Jessica Cogswell
Publish-Apocalyptic Earth (Planet of the Apes)
The Planet of the Apes trilogy that started with Rise of the Planet of the Apes and concluded with Conflict for the Planet of the Apes (we need not discuss Kingdom right here) is massively entertaining and emotionally affecting. The journey of Caesar–beginning as a child chimpanzee and ultimately turning into the chief of a whole colony of apes–is stuffed with all of the darkish twists and highly effective, devastating moments one may anticipate from Kingdom Hearts. The apes would not be misplaced preventing alongside Sora, Donald, and Goofy, and Apes star Andy Serkis isn’t any stranger to video video games. — Gabe Gurwin
Quahog (Household Man)
It appears right this moment that every one you see is family-friendly Disney characters in Sora’s firm, however the place are these good outdated Ultimate Fantasy characters on which we used to rely? I don’t know. I simply wished to lament that truth whereas additionally one way or the other squeezing the Household Man theme track in right here. Anyhow, Household Man is yet one more franchise Disney owns due to its buy of twentieth Century Fox (now named twentieth Century Studios). Someway, this one appears like essentially the most ridiculous inclusion on this listing, but it surely’s humorous to think about, no? — Jessica Cogswell
