A Kingdom Hearts movie? Disney executive says, 'Nothing is impossible'

Have you ever dreamed of seeing Sora and his friends on the big screen? With Kingdom Hearts having raked in a massive $1 billion in revenue and already having a TV show in production on Disney+, a movie might not be as far-fetched as you think.

IGN recently asked Jared Bush, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios, about the possibility of a Kingdom Hearts movie. Bush didn't leak any secrets, but he didn't close the door either. "Nothing is impossible," he said. "I'm always happy to hear what people are passionate about. And I'd say our future is very bright. Projects come out. Various ways of putting material out into the world."

Bush knows a thing or two about hits. He co-wrote and co-directed Zootopia and its sequel, both of which were massive successes. He also co-directed Encanto (which won him an Oscar) and wrote the screenplay for Moana. So when he talks about a bright future, you listen.

This isn't the first time Kingdom Hearts has tempted the screen. In 2002, filmmaker Seth Kearsley actually made a pilot for an animated TV show. He posted the early animation online, but it has since been deleted. And here's a fun fact: the franchise was originally licensed by former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, who recently said he doesn't remember approving it. Authoritative.

Meanwhile, at D23 last weekend, Square Enix had some big news. Kingdom Hearts 4 is officially set to launch in late 2027, and that date is locked in. Donald Duck is playable, and characters from Disney's Coco will appear. So there's plenty of anticipation.

So is a movie next? Bush's comments are vague, but enough to keep the dream alive. Considering the franchise's track record and Disney's love of adaptations, it wouldn't be shocking.

What do you think? Would you line up to see a Kingdom Hearts movie? Let us know in the comments!