Disney+ Pokémon Partnership
Disney+ and Pokémon Announce Global Distribution Deal Featuring New Aardman Series
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Aardman’s specific leadership for The Misadventures includes director Tom Parkinson, Creative Director – IP Development Nat McKay, and Model Making Creative Lead James Young.
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Pokémon the Series: The Beginning is the first title to launch under the new global distribution deal and is now streaming on Disney+ after previously airing on Disney XD.
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A teaser for Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu has been released for viewers to preview ahead of the 2027 debut.
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Deadline notes Aardman’s pedigree—known for Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run, and Shaun the Sheep— underscoring the stop-motion aesthetic of the new series.
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Executives highlighted cross-generational appeal, with Ayo Davis stressing that the series brings Aardman’s stop-motion artistry to a beloved world for both longtime fans and younger audiences, and Phil Rynda praising presenting the stories through the Pokémon lens with Aardman’s filmmaking.
Disney+ is bringing Pokémon to stop-motion. The streaming giant signed a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International to premiere Seat42f the new series Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu in 2027. The show comes from Aardman, the legendary studio behind Wallace & Gromit and Chicken Run. The deal also puts classic Pokémon the Series: The Beginning on Disney+ and Disney XD, expanding the franchise across Disney's platforms.
The stop-motion series follows Sirfetch'd and Pichu through the Galar Region as they help and protect other Pokémon. CBR reports that Disney executives stressed the show appeals to both longtime fans and younger viewers. The collaboration blends Aardman's signature hand-crafted animation style with fresh Pokémon storytelling. A teaser has already been released for viewers to preview before the 2027 debut.
Aardman's Stop-Motion Brings New Look to Pokémon
Aardman is known for creating beloved stop-motion classics like Shaun the Sheep and Chicken Run. Now the studio applies that distinctive hand-crafted style to Pokémon. What's On Disney Plus confirms the series marks the first major collaboration between Aardman and Pokémon IP. Director Tom Parkinson, Creative Director Nat McKay, and Model Making Creative Lead James Young lead the project. The approach gives Pokémon a fresh visual identity while honoring the franchise's 30-year legacy.
Classic Pokémon Series Moves to Disney+ Under New Deal
WDWNT reports that Pokémon the Series: The Beginning is the first title launching under the new global distribution agreement. The classic animated series previously aired on Disney XD and now streams on Disney+. This move signals Disney's strategy to consolidate Pokémon content across its streaming and cable platforms. The shift brings legacy Pokémon content to millions of Disney+ subscribers worldwide, extending the franchise's reach to new generations.
Disney Expands Family Content Ahead of 2027 Launch
The deal positions Disney+ as the global home for new Pokémon stop-motion content while strengthening cross-platform engagement. Disney XD will air Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, while Disney+ hosts the streaming premiere. Fantasy Land News notes that this dual-platform strategy maximizes reach across Disney's ecosystem. The 2027 debut gives the studio three years to build anticipation. Disney executives emphasized the series' appeal across age groups, from longtime Pokémon fans to children discovering the franchise for the first time.
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