News is still scarce on the upcomingKingdom Hearts 4, but that will hopefully change within the next year or so. After being announced on June 28, 2025,Kingdom Hearts 4went radio silent for the next several years. Developer statements did occasionally hint at things to come, but the game remains an enigma. This particular entry in Square Enix and Disney’s joint action-RPG series will be the first major entry in the new Lost Master Arc, so fans won’t have a good grasp of whatKingdom Heartslooks like going forward until they seeKH4.
At the very least,Kingdom Hearts 4’s teaser trailer gave fans a lot to mull over. The biggest news is Sora waking up in the unreality of Quadratum after disappearing inKH3’s ending. He’s met by the surprise return of Strelitzia fromKingdom Hearts Union Cross, and the less surprising appearance of some hooded figures and what looks like a new kind of Heartless. Fans have been discussing all of this, but some shots teasing apotentialStar Warsworld inKH4have sparked even greater scrutiny. IfStar Warsis a possible crossover, then Marvel Comics should be too, and that opens the door to countless exciting possibilities.
One Marvel Hero Is Ideal For A Kingdom Hearts 4 Cameo
Marvel has a lot to offerKingdom Hearts, to the point where it’s not realistic to assume the entire Lost Master Arc will be able to cover it all. Focused groups of heroes and villains, like theMCUAvengers and some of their signature foes, will probably be thelimit of what aKH4Marvel world deals with, but that doesn’t meanKingdom Heartscan’t fit more familiar faces elsewhere. Summons, keyblades, and even the occasional inter-world traveler can all take advantage of the many comic properties now under Disney’s umbrella, and one of those mechanics is the perfect way to realize an especially out-there character.
Kingdom Hearts 4 Would Make For Another Bullet On Jeff’s Resume
Jeff the Land Shark, also known as Jeffrey, was formally introduced to the Marvel universe inWest Coast Avengers (Vol. 3) #7, right at the beginning of 2019. Although he’s a gag character who normally participates in Gwenpool and Deadpool’s shenanigans, Jeff’s popularity slowly rose over the following years, resulting in a stream of Jeff-focused comics that culminated inJeff becoming playable inMarvel Rivals. That’s a great honor for a supporting Marvel character that isn’t typically portrayed with superpowers, and Jeff’s proliferation through different mediums could continue if he makes it intoKingdom Hearts 4.
How Jeff Can Fit Into Kingdom Hearts 4
The Land Shark Is Prime Kingdom Hearts Summon Material
By aesthetics alone, Jeff would be a perfect fit forKingdom Hearts. Jeff would look appropriate whether he was rendered in the more colorful and cartoon-y style of pastKingdom Heartsgames, or in the more realistic look thatKingdom Hearts 4is going for. There’s nothing stopping Jeff from showing up in his usual comic relief role, but he can do more than that.Playing off of Jeff’sMarvel Rivalsportrayal, the land shark can put his watery healing powers and land-swimming movement to use as aKingdom Heartssummon.
How summons will work inKingdom Hearts 4hasn’t been detailed yet, but based on past games, Jeff could show up with either a string of guided water attacks likeKingdom Hearts 3’s Ariel, or take on a more support-oriented role. Jeff could swim around near Sora, jumping out to spit healing bubbles and water magic onto the battlefield. His summon could culminate in him usinghisMarvel Rivalsultimate ability “It’s Jeff!”on Sora, nearby enemies, or both at once for a beatdown in his stomach. IfKingdom Hearts 4does end up with a Marvel world, then Jeff can cap it off in an authenticallyKHway.
