D23 live updates: 'Kingdom Hearts' series coming to Disney+

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Last updated: Saturday, August 15, 2026 3:54AM GMT
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ANAHEIM, Calif. -- From newly announced movies to rides and lands under construction at Disney parks around the world, we're bringing you all the live updates from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

This gathering of official Disney fan club members takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California through Sunday.

The Honda Center will be home to the Disney Entertainment Showcase tonight, Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase Saturday night, and the Disney Legends Award Ceremony on Sunday afternoon.

Check back for the latest announcements from tonight's entertainment showcase!

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'Kingdom Hearts' series coming to Disney+

"Kingdom Hearts" fans, get ready. Two big announcements were made during the Disney Entertainment Showcase.

"Coco" star Benjamin Bratt announced that "Kingdom Hearts IV" is coming and the world of "Coco" will be brought into the universe. He will voice Ernesto de la Cruz in the game.

And for the first time ever, "Kingdom Hearts" will come to life as a new television series on Disney+.

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'Incredibles 3' and 'Coco 2' announced at D23

Pete Docter, chief creative officer of Pixar Animation Studios, celebrated Pixar's 40th anniversary at the Disney Entertainment Showcase with some big announcements.

Rounding out the trilogy, "Incredibles 3" will be released in Summer 2028.

Docter said in this film, the kids will take the spotlight, with Violet and Dash Parr determined to step out on their own.

Later on, Docter announced that "Coco 2" will return to the land of the dead in November 2029, picking up just a few short years after the original film.

Benjamin Bratt took the stage to share that he'll reprise his role as the voice of Ernesto de la Cruz.

"Coco holds a truly special place in my heart," he said.

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1 hour and 6 minutes ago

Footage from new 'The Simpsons' movie shown at D23

Dana Walden, the president and chief creative officer of the Walt Disney Company, gave "The Simpsons" fans a sneak peek at a new film that will be released in September 2027.

She said "Bart insisted" on showing the audience the new footage, despite it being a little rough.

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1 hour and 11 minutes ago

Anne Hathaway says they're working hard on 'Princess Diaries 3'

"Me? A princess? Shut up!"

Anne Hathaway, who will be honored during the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony on Sunday, took the stage at the Disney Entertainment Showcase.

She announced they're working hard on "The Princess Diaries 3" and shared her thanks to fans.

"Please never stop reciting your favorite lines to me, because I still can't spell Gabbana," she said. "And I have come to love being told to shut up."