Disney Says Kingdom Hearts Is a Billion-Dollar Franchise Ahead of Kingdom Hearts 4

The Kingdom Hearts franchise has been classified as a “billion-dollar” franchise by Disney, highlighting the financial importance of Square Enix’s long-running action RPG series within Disney’s broader gaming business. The revelation comes as Kingdom Hearts 4 remains in development and the franchise approaches its next major anniversary milestone. Disney Games Group Executive Vice President Sean Shoptaw also emphasized how important gaming has become to Disney’s wider entertainment strategy. According to Disney’s latest gaming overview, the company increasingly views games as…