Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu — Aardman's Disney+ Stop-Motion Series Arrives in 2027

Aardman to Produce Stop-Motion Pokémon Series for Disney+: What We Know Aardman, the Bristol animation studio best known for Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run, is producing a new stop-motion Pokémon series titled Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu. The project was revealed during Pokémon XP this week and is scheduled to stream worldwide on Disney+ in 2027, with additional broadcasts on Disney XD. The new series is set in the Galar Region — the setting introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield for Nintendo Switch in 2019 — and will follow Sirfetch'd and Pichu as they embark on a quest to help and protect Pokémon across the region. Sirfetch'd is a Galar-origin Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII, while Pichu is a long-standing Pokémon from earlier generations. Distribution and classic series availability According to the announcement reported by Liam Doolan, the full stop-motion series will be distributed exclusively on Disney+ when it debuts in 2027 and will also be made available on Disney XD. As part of the broader agreement between Pokémon rights holders and Disney, the original anime series Pokémon the Series: The Beginning — starring Ash and Pikachu — is now streaming on Disney+ and airing on Disney XD in the United States and select international markets. Aardman's involvement marks a notable collaboration between a major animation studio and the Pokémon franchise. Aardman has an established international reputation for stop-motion craftsmanship, most prominently demonstrated by the Wallace & Gromit shorts and feature films. What this means for Pokémon fans and Nintendo platforms While the new series is a television and streaming project rather than a game release, it underscores ongoing efforts to expand Pokémon's presence across media and global platforms. The Galar Region connection ties the series back to the Nintendo Switch era of Pokémon, first showcased with Pokémon Sword and Shield. Verified facts summarized - Title: Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu - Producer: Aardman (known for Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run) - Platform: Disney+ (exclusive worldwide streaming window in 2027) and Disney XD - Setting: Galar Region (introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield on Nintendo Switch in 2019) - Additional: Pokémon the Series: The Beginning is now streaming on Disney+ and Disney XD in the US and select markets Further updates will follow as Disney, Aardman, and Pokémon release more details on episode count, exact release window in 2027, and regional availability.