Disney+ has greenlighted Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, a new stop-motion series created by Aardman Animations, as part of a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International announced Friday at Pokémon XP. The agreement also brings the classic animated series Pokémon the Series: The Beginning to Disney XD and Disney+.
Stop-Motion Artistry Meets the Galar Region
The newly greenlighted project, Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, is produced by The Pokémon Company International and brought to life by a creative team at Aardman Animations. That creative team includes Director Tom Parkinson, Creative Director – IP Development Nat McKay, and Model Making Creative Lead James Young.
In this stop-motion venture, Sirfetch’d and Pichu traverse the Galar Region on a gallant quest to protect and help other Pokémon. Their missions rarely go as planned, testing their resilience and cementing their partnership against rivalries, alliances, and unexpected perils.
Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, noted the enduring appeal of the franchise during the announcement at Pokémon XP. “Pokémon has that rare ability to mean something to longtime fans while continuing to feel completely relevant to young audiences today,” Davis stated. “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.”
Streaming Availability and the Broader Distribution Deal
The global distribution agreement spans multiple platforms within the Disney ecosystem. Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu is scheduled to debut on Disney XD and stream exclusively on Disney+ in 2027.
At the same time, the agreement incorporates catalog titles into the platform lineup. Pokémon the Series: The Beginning—which tracks Ash and Pikachu through their adventures across the Pokémon world—is the first title to launch under the new arrangement. It is currently airing on Disney XD and streaming on Disney+.
“Along with Pokémon the Series: The Beginning, these series are powerful additions to Disney XD and Disney+,” Davis added.
