New Pokemon Stop-Motion Series Set at Disney+
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Disney+ has entered a global distribution deal with the Pokémon Company International, including a new stop-motion series titled “Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu” set to premiere in 2027.
- The new series, produced by animation studio Aardman, will debut on Disney XD and stream exclusively on Disney+, following Sirfetch’d and Pichu on an adventurous quest through the Galar Region.
- This deal follows the recent launch of “Pokémon the Series: The Beginning” on Disney XD, which is also available for streaming on Disney+ in the U.S. and select international markets.
- The creative team behind the stop-motion series includes director Tom Parkinson, creative director Nat McKay, and model making lead James Young, aiming to bring a fresh, playful perspective to the Pokémon universe.
- The announcement was made at the Pokémon XP event in San Francisco, with Disney and Pokémon executives highlighting the series' appeal to both longtime fans and new audiences.
