In March 2019, we published an article on Vortex about why there are no Star Wars or Super Heroes in the Kingdom Hearts series. Tecuja Nomura explained that although Disney’s portfolio has expanded to include Lucasfilm and Marvel, a corresponding contract must be signed with each company. However, other gambling companies have previously entered into similar agreements for exclusive rights to, for example, Star Wars.
“Forgotten” foot
Nomura also revealed that getting Pixar’s approval to shoot Toy Story wasn’t easy. However, over the past few years, the writers have commented on various occasions that it is obvious that they are at least interested in Star Wars and that they might even be involved in Kingdom Hearts at some point. Now it looks like Star Wars content may actually make an appearance in Part Four.
The fans didn’t notice it right away, but their attention, of course, didn’t let up. In yesterday’s Kingdom Hearts IV announcement trailer, there seems to be a hint of another crossover. Tiny, but still. Star Wars content would be included in Kingdom Hearts for the first time. In a forest scene something appears that is really strikingly reminiscent of an AT-ST foot. Which further led to speculation that this whole setting, which is very different from the rest of the trailer, is actually the month of Endor from Episode VI. Although the detail is hazy, the truth seems like a walking war from Star Wars. Finally, judge for yourself…
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The whole forest is very reminiscent of the scene from Endor as we know it from the movie and other games…
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The news naturally sparked debate that Star Wars-related content could also appear from Marvel or the 20th Century Studios portfolio, also acquired by the Disney giant. Star Wars content may have previously appeared in the cancellation of the Kingdom Hearts: Fragmented Keys spin-off. Specifically, it should be a crossover with the Star Wars: Clone Wars series.
As previously mentioned, Pixar didn’t immediately nod to the crossover offer with Kingdom Hearts in the trio. The studio wasn’t at all keen on the idea of someone starting to invade the Toy Story and originally told the developers a resounding no. Pixar was also much more interested than Disney overall in what the game would relate to their brand and how it would affect and leverage them. Nomura eventually won over the filmmaker, but this part of the story required special attention.
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