Over the previous couple weeks, we have lastly realized 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 have 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? Fascinated by all the world that might technically be in Kingdom Hearts 4, with no regards to how completely baffling their inclusion is perhaps. Within the years for the reason that Kingdom Hearts collection first started, Disney has flexed its mouse cash and bought a whole lot of varied firms and properties, and although you are in all probability effectively conscious that Disney owns each Marvel and Star Wars, that is simply scratching the floor of every little thing Mickey Mouse has wolfed up. Naturally, gaining access to all of those properties implies that Disney may embrace them in Kingdom Hearts, so listed here are a few of the weirdest locations we may (however in all probability will not) go to in Sora’s subsequent journey.
Pandora (Avatar)
Although I can think about a world during 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 flexibility 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 celebration looks like a golden alternative for some comedy, although the mature nature of the supply materials in all probability makes this an unlikely one. — Chris Pereira
USCSS Nostromo (Alien)
Positive, Alien is not precisely a family-friendly collection, nevertheless it’s not too troublesome to think about an lovable, 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 assorted 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 checklist, I would argue this one truly appears considerably believable. In spite of everything, they already did a Pirates of the Caribbean world–is it actually too on the market to counsel that Disney embrace one other certainly one of its beloved, action-packed journey franchises? I suppose in the event that they added Star Wars as effectively, Sora would possibly start questioning why his friends 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 is also an excuse to additional display the demand for a Hit & Run re-release of some kind, which is much more vital.) I would significantly wish to see such a crossover leverage a few of the extra obscure and one-off characters from the Simpsons world–what dastardly deeds is Hank Scorpio as much as nowadays? — Chris Pereira
Yautja Prime (Predator)
A Predator crossover in Kingdom Hearts might be one thing so simple as together with Arnold Schwarzenegger as an ally, or providing some Predator-themed gadgets. However a little bit movie referred to as Predator: Badlands launched in 2025, and it supplied a wildly entertaining have 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 like the obvious alternative on the planet. He is additionally secretly hilarious, which might make him an important companion for Sora. — Gabe Gurwin
A Soccer Stadium I Guess? (ESPN)
Is that this the silliest concept we have had shortly? Sure. Wouldn’t it 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 in all probability should play with Pat McAfee within the recreation. If that is the case, neglect I mentioned 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 era 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 chance to briefly delve into the world of horror (or comedy, or drama, or a mixture of all three, as can be acceptable for The X-Information)? — Chris Pereira
New New York (Futurama)
Whereas we’re with reference to unbelievable 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 Specific crew? Positive, nearly every little thing Bender says can be fully inappropriate for Kingdom Hearts’ audience to listen to, however you possibly can’t deny its colourful world and quirky forged of characters would make for excellent leisure. Simply think about Fry becoming a member of your celebration and flinging pizzas on the heartless … Who may ask for extra? Huh? You assume this one is simply too on the market for you? Positive. Chew my shiny, metallic– — Jessica Cogswell
Submit-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 Warfare for the Planet of the Apes (we need not speak about Kingdom right here) is massively entertaining and emotionally affecting. The journey of Caesar–beginning as a child chimpanzee and finally changing 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 is not any stranger to video video games. — Gabe Gurwin
Quahog (Household Man)
It appears at the moment that every one you see is family-friendly Disney characters in Sora’s firm, however the place are these good outdated Closing Fantasy characters on which we used to rely? I don’t know. I simply needed to lament that truth whereas additionally someway squeezing the Household Man theme track in right here. Anyhow, Household Man is one more franchise Disney owns due to its buy of twentieth Century Fox (now named twentieth Century Studios). Someway, this one looks like probably the most ridiculous inclusion on this checklist, nevertheless it’s humorous to think about, no? — Jessica Cogswell
