Pokémon Joins Disney+ with New Series and Movie in 2027
Pokémon is expanding its streaming presence with a new series and film set for 2027, marking a major shift in the franchise’s distribution strategy. The announcement, made during the PokémonXP convention in San Francisco, confirmed the arrival of “Pokémon: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu” on Disney+ and the release of the animated film “Pokémon: Wild Card”, according to lifeandstyle.expansion.mx and excelsior.com.mx.
New Series and Movie Announced at PokémonXP
The new series, “Pokémon: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu”, will debut on Disney+ in 2027, with a global release on Disney XD as well. The story follows the two characters as they embark on a journey through the Galar region, tackling missions to protect other Pokémon. A first-look trailer, revealed at PokémonXP, showed Sirfetch’d crashing into a sign reading “2027,” signaling the release year. excelsior.com.mx noted that the series will be produced by Aardman Animations, the studio behind Wallace & Gromit and Shaun the Sheep, using stop-motion animation.
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Aardman’s Role in the Stop-Motion Production
The studio’s signature stop-motion style will bring a fresh visual identity to the franchise, according to lifeandstyle.expansion.mx. Tom Parkinson will serve as director, with Natalie McKay and James Young leading the creative team. The Galar region, originally introduced in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, will serve as the series’ backdrop.
Disney+ to Feature Classic Pokémon Content
Disney+ will also stream “Pokémon: The Original Series”, featuring Ash Ketchum and Pikachu, starting in 2027. The move aligns with The Pokémon Company’s strategy to consolidate its content across platforms. Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, emphasized that the partnership would “bridge nostalgia for long-time fans and appeal to new audiences,” as reported by excelsior.com.mx. The series is already available on Disney+ in the U.S. and select international markets, with Latin America set to receive it in 2027.
Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary and Future Plans
The Disney+ rollout coincides with Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, celebrated in 2026. The franchise has maintained relevance through video games, trading cards, and animated content, with the new projects aiming to engage both older and younger demographics. lifeandstyle.expansion.mx highlighted that the stop-motion format, while new for Pokémon, follows the success of Netflix’s Pokémon Concierge, produced by Japanese studio dwarf studios.
Release Timeline and Regional Availability
While exact dates remain unconfirmed, excelsior.com.mx reported that “Pokémon: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu” will debut globally on Disney+ in 2027. The film “Wild Card”, set in the Pokémon Trading Card Game universe, will also release that year. In Mexico and Latin America, fans will have to wait until 2027 to access the new series, though the exact rollout schedule has not been disclosed.
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