Pokémon Officially Returns to Galar in 2027 for New Release
Disney and The Pokémon Company have announced a new partnership bringing a stop-motion animated series to streaming in 2027. Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu will premiere on Disney XD and stream exclusively on Disney Plus, marking an expansion of Pokémon content on the Disney platform.
Produced by Aardman Animations—the acclaimed studio behind Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run, and Shaun the Sheep—the series will focus on the characters Sirfetch’d and Pichu as they journey through the Galar region, the setting of Pokémon Sword and Shield. The collaboration represents part of a broader effort to bring more Pokémon content to Disney Plus, diversifying the franchise beyond video games and trading cards into premium animated entertainment.
The partnership signals Disney’s ongoing investment in franchises with established fan bases, while giving Pokémon Company new distribution channels to reach global audiences. Aardman Animations’ distinctive stop-motion style should provide a fresh visual take on the beloved franchise, differentiating it from existing Pokémon animated adaptations. The 2027 premiere date gives the studio considerable time for production, suggesting a commitment to high production values. This announcement comes as part of continued efforts to expand Pokémon’s entertainment footprint across multiple media formats.