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Poster for 'Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu.' Photo courtesy of Disney+ Philippines

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Disney+ announces Pokémon deal, new stop-motion series

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1788330029828SGLF_Key_Art_2x3_EN_RND2 copy (1).jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Poster for &#x27;Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d &amp; Pichu.&#x27; <em>Photo courtesy of Disney+ Philippines</em></span></span></span></div><p>Disney&#x27;s streaming service has announced a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International, which includes a stop-motion series set to stream on the platform in 2027.</p><p>Created by animation studio Aardman, the series titled &quot;Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d &amp; Pichu&quot; will also be available to Filipino audiences on Disney+ Philippines in 2027.</p><p>It follows the avian Sirfetch’d and the electric mouse Pichu, which evolves into Pikachu, as they embark on a journey through the Galar Region.</p><p>&quot;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,&quot; Disney+ said in a press release.</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ofl9vf0nXmw?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>Disney Kids &amp; Family President Ayo Davis said the series brings together Aardman&#x27;s signature stop-motion artistry and the beloved world of Pokémon.</p><p>It also gives &quot;audiences a fresh way to experience the characters they know and love,&quot; Davis said.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/people-culture-events/2026/6/3/pok-mon-run-30-lands-in-manila-this-october-1433"><strong>Trainers assemble: Pokémon Run 30 lands in Manila this October<br/></strong></a></div><p>&quot;Audiences will be delighted getting to know Sirfetch&#x27;d and Pichu, and the wonderful cast of Pokémon featured in this series,&quot; said Phil Rynda, Pokémon&#x27;s director for original animation.</p><p>&quot;Aardman has brought Galar to life in a way that makes you feel like you can smell the air, touch the tree bark, and want to adventure alongside our series heroes,&quot; Rynda added.</p><p>Since its debut in Japan in 1996, Pokémon has grown into a global phenomenon, expanding into an animated series, mobile games and trading cards whose values have soared in recent years.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/OG6S0UbYUxM?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><strong></strong><br/></div>

<p>Disney's streaming service has announced a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International, which includes a stop-motion series set to stream on the platform in 2027.</p>

Disney's streaming service has announced a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International, which includes a stop-motion series set to stream on the platform in 2027.