Disney+ Greenlights New Pokémon Stop-Motion Series As Part Of Global Distribution Deal

Dissney+ has greenlighted Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, a new stop-motion series as part of a just-announced global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International.

Created by animation studio Aardman, the series will debut on Disney XD and stream exclusively on DIsney+ in 2027.

The deal also includes the beloved classic animated series Pokémon the Series: The Beginning, which follows Ash and Pikachu as they embark on adventures throughout the Pokémon world. It is the first title to launch under the new agreement. The series airs on Disney XD and is now streaming on Disney+.

The news was announced Friday at Pokémon XP.

In Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, Sirfetch’d and Pichu embark on an epic journey through the Galar Region. Together, they set out on a gallant quest to help and protect Pokémon across the region. Their missions rarely go as planned, but their noble deeds forge their friendship as they step bravely into the unknown where peril, alliances, rivalries, extraordinary Pokémon, and endless laughs await them.

You can watch a teaser above.

“Pokémon has that rare ability to mean something to longtime fans while continuing to feel completely relevant to young audiences today,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Kids & Family. “This new series Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu brings Aardman’s signature stop-motion artistry with a bold, playful new perspective to this beloved world, giving audiences a fresh way to experience the characters they know and love. Along with Pokémon the Series: The Beginning, these series are powerful additions to Disney XD and Disney+.”

Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu was produced by The Pokémon Company International and brought to life by a creative team at Aardman animation including director Tom Parkinson; Creative Director – IP Development Nat McKay; and Model Making Creative Lead James Young.