Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu will bring the Galar region to screens in 2027, combining Pokémon characters with the handcrafted stop-motion style of Aardman Animations.
Disney and The Pokémon Company have announced that the new animated adventure will debut on Disney XD and stream exclusively on Disney Plus in 2027. The project is part of a broader effort to expand Pokémon programming on the streaming service.
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What is Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu?
The series comes from Aardman, the British animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run and Shaun the Sheep. Its story follows Sirfetch’d and Pichu as they travel across the Galar region first introduced in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
The pair will take on missions intended to help and protect Pokémon throughout the region. Their heroic plans do not always succeed, but the challenges bring new friendships, rivalries, alliances and plenty of comedy as they encounter danger and unfamiliar Pokémon.
Sirfetch’d and Pichu set out on a gallant journey through Galar, helping Pokémon wherever they can. Their adventures may go off course, but each mission strengthens their friendship as they face new dangers, rivals and unexpected companions.
Aardman and The Pokémon Company first revealed their collaboration in 2024. Aardman managing director Sean Clarke described the partnership as an opportunity to combine Pokémon’s worldwide appeal with the studio’s focus on craft, character and comedy. He also highlighted the two companies’ shared attention to detail, heritage and commitment to their audiences.
Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu is scheduled to arrive on Disney XD and Disney Plus at some point in 2027. No more specific release date has been announced in the supplied information.
Pokémon’s expanding Disney streaming presence
The new series joins the original Pokémon anime on Disney Plus in the United States and selected international markets. Pokémon the Series: The Beginning, the first season of the classic anime, is available on Disney Plus, while later seasons are available through Hulu in the US.
- Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon — season 20
- Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon Ultra Adventures — season 21
- Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon Ultra Legends — season 22
Disney Kids & Family president Ayo Davis said Pokémon continues to connect with established fans while remaining relevant to younger audiences. She described the Aardman production as a new, playful way to explore familiar characters and called it a strong addition to Disney XD and Disney Plus alongside the original anime.
Phil Rynda, Pokémon’s director of original animation, said the series’ themes of adventure and heroism would benefit from Aardman’s filmmaking approach. He also suggested that the studio’s interpretation of Galar will make the region feel tangible and inviting, encouraging viewers to join Sirfetch’d, Pichu and the wider Pokémon cast on their journey.
What the new series means for Pokémon fans
The project offers a distinct visual direction rather than another conventional Pokémon anime. Its stop-motion format, Galar setting and focus on Sirfetch’d and Pichu give the franchise a new way to present exploration, teamwork and comedy.
Australian viewers will need to check local Disney XD and Disney Plus scheduling closer to 2027, as the announcement confirms the year and platforms but does not provide an Australian premiere date.
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