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Disney and The Pokémon Company announce distribution deal including new Aardman stop-motion series

A new stop-motion show is slated for 2027 on Disney+ alongside distribution rights for the original Pokémon animated series.

Updated Aug 28, 2026 · 19:21 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • Disney and The Pokémon Company International have formed a global distribution agreement announced at the Pokémon XP convention in San Francisco.
  • The partnership includes a new stop-motion animated series produced by Aardman titled "Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu," set to debut in 2027.
  • The agreement also covers "Pokémon the Series: The Beginning," which has begun streaming on Disney+ and airing on Disney XD.

Key facts

  • Disney+ and The Pokémon Company International announced a global distribution deal during a panel at the Pokémon XP convention in San Francisco.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
  • Animation studio Aardman is producing the stop-motion series "Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu," which is scheduled to premiere in 2027.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
  • The creative team from Aardman includes director Tom Parkinson, creative director of IP development Nat McKay, and model making creative lead James Young.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
  • The new series will follow Sirfetch’d and Pichu through the Galar Region and will stream exclusively on Disney+ while also airing on Disney XD.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]
  • "Pokémon the Series: The Beginning" launched as part of the agreement, airing on Disney XD and streaming on Disney+ in the U.S. and select international markets.[The Hollywood Reporter · Variety]

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