Aardman's Pokémon Stop-Motion Series Pokémon Tales to Air on Disney+ in 2027
Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu will be released worldwide in 2027 via Disney+ and Disney XD. The first teaser trailer for the series, produced by Studio Aardman using stop-motion technique, was released, and the announcement came along with a new global distribution agreement between The Pokémon Company International and Disney+.
The released short teaser gives the first hints about the series' cute and humorous tone. The trailer shows that the focus will be on the clumsy and funny adventures of Sirfetch'd, beloved in its Galarian form, and Pichu, one of the series' most iconic baby Pokémon. Aardman's signature claymation style and exaggerated expressions add a warm and handmade touch to the Pokémon world never seen before. The exact number of episodes and duration of the series have not yet been announced, but it is stated that the project is one of the biggest Pokémon animation investments planned for 2027.
This collaboration is actually not a surprise. The partnership between Studio Aardman and The Pokémon Company was first announced at the Pokémon Day presentation in February 2024. The Oscar-winning British studio is known as the name behind legendary stop-motion productions such as Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, and Chicken Run. Pokémon is no stranger to stop-motion; the series Pokémon Concierge, created by studio dwarf for Netflix, received great acclaim in December 2023 and returned with its second season in September 2025. This new project, combined with Aardman's distinctive British humor and craftsmanship, promises a much more slapstick and comedy-focused adventure compared to Concierge's calm and peaceful atmosphere.
Another important detail of the agreement is the distribution platform. The Pokémon anime has been scattered across different platforms for years; while the main series Pokémon Horizons and projects like Concierge are on Netflix, this new global distribution agreement with Disney+ represents a significant shift for Pokémon content. The fact that Pokémon Tales will air on both Disney+ and the children's channel Disney XD shows that the series targets both digital and television audiences. This move is also seen as part of Disney's strategy in recent years to strengthen its anime and animation catalog.
For fans, Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu is both a nostalgic and innovative project. The pairing of a warrior and serious Pokémon like Sirfetch'd with a mischievous and electric Pichu creates the perfect foundation for the comedy of opposites that Aardman excels at. Although we will have to wait until 2027, the released teaser and Aardman quality have already raised expectations considerably. New announcements regarding the voice cast, episode details, and full release schedule are expected in the coming months.
