Pokémon Returns to Galar in 2027 With New Animated Series on Disney+

Disney and The Pokémon Company are teaming up on a new streaming series. They announced Friday that the stop-motion animated adventure series Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu will debut on Disney XD and stream exclusively on Disney Plus in 2027.

The announcement is part of a wider push to bring Pokémon to Disney Plus.

What is Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu?

The series comes from Aardman Animations, the studio behind Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run and Shaun the Sheep. It follows Sirfetch’d and Pichu on heroic and friendly adventures through the Galar region from Pokémon Sword and Shield. Here is the official synopsis:

In “Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu,” Sirfetch’d and Pichu embark on an epic journey through the Galar Region. Together, they set out on a gallant quest to help and protect Pokémon across the region. Their missions rarely go as planned, but their noble deeds forge their friendship as they step bravely into the unknown where peril, alliances, rivalries, extraordinary Pokémon, and endless laughs await them.

The Aardman and Pokémon collaboration was originally announced in 2024. Sean Clarke, managing director of Aardman, said at the time:

“Bringing together Pokémon, the world’s biggest entertainment brand, together with our love of craft, character and comedic storytelling feels incredibly exciting. Aardman and [The Pokémon Company] share an emphasis on heritage and attention to detail as well as putting our fans and audiences at the heart of what we do, which we know will steer us right as we together create charming, original and new stories for audiences around the world.”

The series will debut on Disney XD and stream on Disney Plus sometime in 2027.

Pokémon officially has a new streaming home

The classic anime Pokémon the Series: The Beginning is also now on Disney Plus in the U.S. and select international markets. Season 1 streams on Disney Plus. Later seasons are available through Hulu: Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon (season 20), Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon Ultra Adventures (season 21) and Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon Ultra Legends (season 22).

Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, said:

“Pokémon has that rare ability to mean something to longtime fans while continuing to feel completely relevant to young audiences today. 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. Along with ‘Pokémon the Series: The Beginning,’ these series are powerful additions to Disney XD and Disney+.”

Phil Rynda, Pokémon director of original animation, added:

“These stories, full of adventure and heroism, all told from the perspective of Pokémon is made even more exciting through the lens of the incredible filmmakers at Aardman. Audiences will be delighted getting to know the Sirfetch’d & Pichu, and wonderful cast of Pokémon, featured in this series. Aardman has brought Galar to life in a way that makes you feel like you can smell the air, touch the tree bark, and want to adventure alongside our series heroes.”

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Source: Polygon