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Pokemon Tales: Sirfetch'd and Pichu's Adventure to Stream on Disney+ in 2027

This marks Aardman's first major streaming distribution deal for a Pokemon series, bringing the studio's stop-motion craft to a global audience through Disney's platform.

Key Facts

  • The new stop-motion anime series "Pokemon Tales: Sirfetch'd and Pichu's Adventure" will stream on Disney+ in 2027.
  • The announcement was made at the Pokemon XP event held in San Francisco on August 28, 2026.
  • Aardman, known for "Wallace & Gromit" and "Shaun the Sheep," handles production.
  • The story is set in the Galar region from "Pokemon Sword and Shield," featuring Sirfetch'd and Pichu.
  • The collaboration between Pokemon and Aardman was first announced in December 2024.

Reporting from 7 sources: 4Gamer.net, Denfaminicogamer, KAI-YOU, GameBusiness.jp, and 3 more.

Pokemon Tales: Sirfetch'd and Pichu's Adventure to Stream on Disney+ in 2027

Walt Disney Japan announced on August 28, 2026, that the new stop-motion anime series "Pokemon Tales: Sirfetch'd and Pichu's Adventure" will stream on Disney+ starting in 2027. The announcement was made at the Pokemon XP event held in San Francisco, which ran alongside the Pokemon World Championships 2026. The series is produced by Aardman, the UK studio known for "Wallace & Gromit" and "Shaun the Sheep." The collaboration between Pokemon and Aardman was first revealed in December 2024, with the title and protagonists announced during a Pokemon Presents stream in July 2025. The story is set in the Galar region from "Pokemon Sword and Shield," where Sirfetch'd and Pichu embark on an adventure to protect the Pokemon living there. Aardman describes the series as depicting the world from the Pokemon's perspective, incorporating the studio's characteristic character expression, comedy, and handmade charm. Disney+ also announced a global distribution agreement with The Pokemon Company International. New footage released alongside the announcement shows Sirfetch'd and Pichu arriving at a vast plain, with a sign reading "2027."

  • The announcement came at the Pokemon XP event in San Francisco on August 28 local time, which runs August 28 to 30 alongside the Pokemon World Championships 2026.
  • On stage at the event were Phil Rinda, director of Pokemon original animation at The Pokemon Company International, and Aardman director Tom Parkinson.
  • Aardman staff also appeared: IP division creative director Nat McKay and model making division creative lead James Young.
  • Disney Kids & Family president Ayo Davis called the series "a fresh breeze to this beloved world through Aardman's renowned stop-motion artistry."
  • Phil Rinda said Aardman "has brought the Galar region to life, creating a world where you can almost smell the air, touch the bark of the trees."
  • Aardman was established in 1976 and specializes in stop-motion using clay puppets, with credits including "Chicken Run" and four Academy Award wins, plus BAFTA and Annie Awards.
  • The story follows Sirfetch'd and Pichu through unexpected troubles, dangers, and encounters with rivals and friends, depicting the friendship and bond between the two.
  • New footage released on the official website and via the Disney TVA X account shows the pair arriving at a vast plain with a sign reading "2027."
  • The collaboration was first revealed in December 2024 as a "special project" toward 2027, with the title and protagonists announced during a Pokemon Presents stream in July 2025.
  • Disney+ announced a global distribution agreement with The Pokemon Company International alongside the series announcement.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 7 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

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