At first glance,Kingdom Heartsseems like the most unexpected crossover in history. However, bothFinal FantasyandDisneyfans alike have plenty to enjoy in each game. As they progress through the story, players traverse several familiar locations based on popular Disney films.
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Despite the amount ofKingdom Heartsgames released so far, some Disney worlds have yet to see representation. While some are newer to the Disney universe and have to wait for a later game anyway, others serve to fulfill the classic Disney nostalgia that some fans crave. Seeing Sora battle against Heartless in these new worlds would be a treat for players old and new.
Updated June 07, 2025 by Mark Sammut:Square Enix has officially announced Kingdom Hearts 4, releasing a trailer to coincide with the reveal. Marking the start of a new arc, KH4 looks primed to represent a fresh era in the franchise’s history, one that comes with a change in presentation and, perhaps, story structure. Due to a lack of information, it is currently unclear whether Disney worlds will continue to play a prominent role in the series, although it seems unlikely that Square Enix would completely do away with such a central part of the Kingdom Hearts experience. Consequently, this article has been expanded with a few moreDisney worlds that should be included in KH4.
13Endor (Star Wars)
Kingdom Hearts 4is shaking the franchise up significantly. Square Enix has opted for a realistic art style reminiscent of theFinal Fantasy 7 Remake, and the game looks set to take place in a large metropolis called Quadratum. It remains to be seen whether the entire campaign will be confined to this zone, although the trailer does briefly highlight an area that does not fit with the rest of the city.
Asexplored in this article, this wilderness could be a hint thatKH4plans to add a touch ofStar Warsto its mythology. Endor would be the most logical planet to include since it is iconic and also a nice change of scenery from Quadratum. The new visuals are also a better fit for properties such asStar Warsand the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
12Casa Madrigal’s Village (Encanto)
Encantowas a colossal success, garnering critical acclaim along with performing well at the box office.The soundtrack’s omnipresencehas also kept Pixar’s film in the public consciousness long after its debut, ensuring it was not immediately forgotten once a new Disney property hit the scene.
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If Pixar’s movie were to appear inKingdom Hearts 4,Encanto’s Casa Madrigal could serve as a world all on its own, with the children’s individual rooms helping to expand upon its scope and variety. However, it would also be neat to explore the village surrounding the house; in fact, this whole area could act as a more low-key part of the game that pushes combat to the side in favor of dialogue and exploration.
11Zootopia (Zootopia)
Perhaps one of the biggest omissions fromKingdom Hearts 3, Zootopia seems tailor-made for inclusion. Populated by mammals, this city is huge, diverse, and well-defined. Although naturally fantastical, Zootopia is also grounded in realism through its exploration of discrimination.
The main thing working againstZootopia’s central location is that the city might be too expansive to include as a single world inKingdom Hearts 4. Consequently, the game might need to strip back many of the location’s depth and uniqueness, resulting in a somewhat empty hub similar toBig Hero 6’s San Fransokyo inKH3.
10Sherwood Forest (Robin Hood)
Paying homage to one of the classic Disney movies, Sherwood Forest would transport Sora and his friends into the world ofRobin Hood. Whether they take on anthropomorphic forms or not, they would join forces with Robin Hood to take down the nefarious Prince John. Sora teamed up with roguish types in the past, such asJack Sparrow in Port Royal and the Caribbean, so pairing up with the noble thief Robin Hood would work rather well. Naturally, many of the Heartless in this world would have medieval and nature themes.
9The Axiom (WALL-E)
WithKingdom Hearts III, Square Enix finally brought in source material from Pixar films. Expanding on this opportunity, it only makes sense for them to pull in more films from this beloved animation studio.WALL-Eis one such film, and having the Keyblade wielderrun into the Axiom out in spacemakes perfect sense. The ship serves as the central setting for much of the movie, and it’s full of helpful robots that can assist Sora in his fight against the Heartless.
8Enchanted Forest (Frozen 2)
This new world wouldexpand upon Arendelleto include the new setting fromFrozen II. This time around, Sora can pair up with Anna or Elsa to investigate the mysteries of the Enchanted Forest.
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The imbalance of the elements drives the conflict of the film’s story, a theme with which Sora and company are all too familiar. This could easily result in the presence of darkness; besides, fighting the earth giants would be tons of fun.
7Litwak’s Arcade (Wreck-It Ralph)
AlthoughWreck-It Ralph made a cameo as a summoninKingdom Hearts III, Sora never explored his world. A similar fate befell Mushu before aMulanworld appeared in the second game, so adding Ralph’s arcade in the next installment isn’t too farfetched. Most, if not all, of the story would happen between Ralph’s gameFix It Felix Jr.andSugar Rush(the racing game where much of the movie’s plot takes place). Sora can reunite with Ralph and meet new characters like Felix and Vanellope von Schweetz.
6Baker Street (The Great Mouse Detective)
Another Disney classic,The Great Mouse Detective, would make for a perfectKingdom Heartsworld. Basil of Baker Streethas the marks of a great ally, and he is fairly capable in a fight despite his size. The antagonist of the film, Professor Ratigan, also serves well as a boss, as he is both cunning and powerful. Although the film takes place in London, just like part of the Neverland world from the first game, there are enough differences to where the developers could place it in its own world.
5Kumandra (Raya And The Last Dragon)
Raya and the Last Dragonis a relative newcomer to the Disney universe, having been released in early March 2021. The setting, which is based on Southeast Asia, holds plenty of potential for aKingdom Heartsworld. Many of the Heartless that appear here can take their inspiration from the setting, as well.
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The titular character and her dragon companion would make fantastic allies for Sora. Together, they can fight to unite the tribes of Raya’s homeland and purge it of the evil that divides them.
4Empire Of The Sun (The Emperor’s New Groove)
While this movie is more of a cult classic, it remains a classic nonetheless. Sora, Donald, and Goofy would fit right in with the humorous antics surrounding Emperor Kuzco. Not only that, but a battle against Yzma and Kronk would be interesting, especially if animal transformations get involved. It might be difficult to imagine Heartless in a place like this, but the development team prove themselves more than capable with each game they make.
