Disney+ just released the first teaser for Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, a stop-motion series premiering in 2027. The vibrant teaser gives away that Aardman is behind the series without even needing to mention the animation studio’s name.
“Pokémon has that rare ability to mean something to longtime fans while continuing to feel completely relevant to young audiences today,” stated Ayo Davis, president, Disney Kids & Family. “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+.”
The series is part of a new deal Disney Kids & Family struck with The Pokémon Company International.
“In Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, Sirfetch’d and Pichu embark on an epic journey through the Galar Region,” reads Disney+’s synopsis. “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.”
Aardman’s creative team includes director Tom Parkinson, Creative Director – IP Development Nat McKay, and Model Making Creative Lead James Young. The series is produced by The Pokémon Company International.