There are rumors about the possibility of a theatrical release for a Kingdom Hearts movie bringing the character Sora to the silver screen. These rumors contradict earlier reports of plans for a Kingdom Hearts TV show. This new information comes from insider sources indicating that the goal now may be a big-screen adaptation, although nothing has been officially confirmed. In 2020, The Vulcan Reporter’s editor-in-chief Emre Kaya leaked information suggesting that Disney had initially intended to create the adaptation, but when that fell through, Square Enix was asked to produce a pilot using Unreal Engine.
The series is likely to be CG animated rather than live-action, and casting is currently in progress. It is unclear whether the original plans were for a TV show that then transitioned to a movie, or if these reports are completely separate. Nevertheless, multiple insiders are now claiming that Disney is actively working on some form of Kingdom Hearts adaptation. Fans have expressed their preferences, with suggestions for the adaptation to be animated and true to the original character styles, as well as the possibility of a tie-in video game for the Nintendo Switch.
Speculation also surrounds the level of creative control given to Tetsuya Nomura and the potential ties to the Kingdom Hearts video game series. Despite the various theories and wishes from fans, little is known about the film at this stage, and there is uncertainty regarding the storyline and its connection to the Kingdom Hearts series. Only time will reveal what the actual adaptation will encompass.
