At first glance, Kingdom Hearts seems like the most unexpected crossover in history. However, both Final Fantasy and Disney fans 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 of Kingdom Hearts games 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 April 11, 2022 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 more Disney worlds that should be included in KH4.

13 Endor (Star Wars)

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Kingdom Hearts 4 is shaking the franchise up significantly. Square Enix has opted for a realistic art style reminiscent of the Final 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.

As explored in this article, this wilderness could be a hint that KH4 plans to add a touch of Star Wars to 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 as Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

12 Casa Madrigal's Village (Encanto)

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Encanto was a colossal success, garnering critical acclaim along with performing well at the box office. The soundtrack's omnipresence has 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 in Kingdom 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.

11 Zootopia (Zootopia)

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Perhaps one of the biggest omissions from Kingdom 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 against Zootopia's central location is that the city might be too expansive to include as a single world in Kingdom 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 to Big Hero 6's San Fransokyo in KH3.

10 Sherwood Forest (Robin Hood)

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Paying homage to one of the classic Disney movies, Sherwood Forest would transport Sora and his friends into the world of Robin 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 as Jack 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.

9 The Axiom (WALL-E)

WALL-E on the Axiom with a human

With Kingdom 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-E is one such film, and having the Keyblade wielder run into the Axiom out in space makes 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.

8 Enchanted Forest (Frozen 2)

Frozen Olaf Enchanted Forest

This new world would expand upon Arendelle to include the new setting from Frozen 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.

7 Litwak's Arcade (Wreck-It Ralph)

Wreck-It Ralph Arcade

Although Wreck-It Ralph made a cameo as a summon in Kingdom Hearts III, Sora never explored his world. A similar fate befell Mushu before a Mulan world 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 game Fix It Felix Jr. and Sugar 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.

6 Baker Street (The Great Mouse Detective)

Great Mouse Detective Basil Dawson

Another Disney classic, The Great Mouse Detective, would make for a perfect Kingdom Hearts world. Basil of Baker Street has 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.

5 Kumandra (Raya And The Last Dragon)

Raya and the Last Dragon Kumandra Map

Raya and the Last Dragon is 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 a Kingdom Hearts world. 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.

4 Empire Of The Sun (The Emperor's New Groove)

Emperor's New Groove Palace

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.

3 Tierra De La Muerte (Coco)

Coco Land of the Dead Miguel Dante

Coco is a rich and vibrant movie with plenty of charm and heartfelt themes. Sora and his pals could take on skeletal forms based on the stylings of Día de los Muertos. The Heartless, too, could undergo a similar transformation. Of course, they would also join Miguel on his journey to find a way back home. Miguel makes for a good bard-like ally, capable of healing and buffing Sora with the power of song. Between the plot, the setting, and the characters, this movie fits right in with the greater Kingdom Hearts universe.

2 Ant Island (A Bug's Life)

A Bug's Life Ant Island

This last Pixar inclusion pays homage to one of their first films, A Bug's Life. Sora and company would take on insect forms, similar to how they turned into animals when exploring the Pride Lands. Then, they would help the ants and their circus bug friends in taking down Hopper and his gang. The Heartless would, naturally, arrive in response to the darkness surrounding Hopper. Despite this, a giant bird Heartless should definitely be the final boss for the area.

1 Motunui (Moana)

Moana and Maui at sea

With its huge commercial success, it only makes sense that Moana be in the next installment of Kingdom Hearts. Both Moana and the demigod Maui make perfect allies, and the setting is full of beauty at every turn. Tamatoa the crab and Te Kā the lava demon have potential for great boss fights, too. Similar to The Caribbean in Kingdom Hearts III, Sora and his companions would sail to various islands to restore Te Fiti's heart (and save the world in the process).

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