Disney+ has announced a new stop-motion Pokémon series, 'Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu', set to be released in 2027. As part of the deal, Disney+ will also stream the classic animated series 'Pokémon the Series: The Beginning'.

The announcement was made at a major fan event held alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco. Aardman, a renowned animation studio behind popular titles like Wallace & Gromit, will be bringing this new series to life.

Behind-the-Scenes and Partnerships

Aardman's involvement has been praised for its ability to bring the world of Pokémon to life in a unique and exciting way. According to Phil Rynda, Director of Original Animation at The Pokémon Company International, 'Audiences will be delighted getting to know the Sirfetch’d and Pichu, and wonderful cast of Pokémon, featured in this series.'

The new series is expected to premiere on Disney+ in 2027. No specific release date has been announced yet.

As part of the deal, 'Pokémon the Series: The Beginning' will also be added to Disney+, starting with its initial streaming on Disney XD earlier this month in select international markets and now available on Disney+ in the U.S.

Release Schedule and Availability

The acquisition of these new Pokémon series With Aardman at the helm, we can expect a unique and engaging take on the world of Pokémon.

"Audiences will be delighted getting to know the Sirfetch’d and Pichu, and wonderful cast of Pokémon, featured in this series.

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Disney+ has announced a deal with The Pokémon Company International and Aardman that will bring the new stop-motion Pokemon series Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu to Disney+ in 2027.

As part of the deal, Disney+ will also stream the 1990s animated series Pokémon the Series: The Beginning , which is the first official arc of the Pokémon anime, covering Ash Ketchum’s adventures through the Kanto and Orange Islands regions. That series started airing on Disney XD earlier this month and is now streaming on Disney+ in the U.S.

and select international markets. The announcement was made at the Behind the Scenes with Aardman — ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu panel at Pokémon XP, a major fan event held alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. That event in San Francisco drew more than 50,000 Pokemon fans.

The announcement was accompanied According to information provided Their missions rarely go as planned, but their noble deeds forge their friendship as they step bravely into the unknown.” “These stories, full of adventure and heroism, all told from the perspective of Pokémon is made even more exciting through the lens of the incredible filmmakers at Aardman." said Phil Rynda, Director of Original Animation, The Pokémon Company International. "Audiences will be delighted getting to know the Sirfetch’d and Pichu, and wonderful cast of Pokémon, featured in this series.

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