SAN FRANCISCO — Aug. 28, 2026 — The Pokémon Company International and Aardman have revealed a brand-new teaser trailer for “Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu,” giving fans their best look yet at the highly anticipated new stop-motion animation project set in Pokémon’s Galar region. Fans can view the trailer at YouTube.com/@Pokemon.
The trailer made its world premiere during a special “Behind the Scenes with Aardman — ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu’” panel at Pokémon XP, a major fan event held alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. The celebration saw 50,000 fans take over San Francisco for a weekend of competitive play, fan experiences, parades, live performances and more.
During the session, Phil Rynda, Pokémon’s director of original animation, was joined by Aardman creatives Tom Parkinson (director), Nat McKay (creative director, IP development) and James Young (model making creative lead) to share new details on the making of the series. Fans in attendance were treated to brand-new production insights, behind-the-scenes imagery, puppet demonstrations and a closer look at how Aardman’s award-winning craft is bringing this new take on the Pokémon world to life.
It was also announced that Disney+ will be the exclusive worldwide streaming home for “Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu.” The platform recently welcomed “Pokémon the Series: The Beginning” for the first time, bringing Ash and Pikachu’s classic original adventures to audiences old and new.
Details revealed today:
- Official trailer for “Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu” available here
- Disney+ announced as worldwide streaming partner for the series
- Behind-the-scenes looks at characters, puppets, sets and production in progress
- Pokémon and location reveals, including Obstagoon and the Crown Tundra area from the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield video games
“These stories, full of adventure and heroism, all told from the perspective of Pokémon is made even more exciting through the lens of the incredible filmmakers at Aardman. Audiences will be delighted getting to know the Sirfetch'd & Pichu, and wonderful cast of Pokémon, featured in this series. 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.” Phil Rynda, Director of Original Animation, The Pokémon Company International
“From the moment we had selected our titular heroes, we knew it had the makings of a really funny, heartfelt odd-couple story. Sirfetch’d has this wonderfully noble, slightly bumbling energy - determined to be the best knight in the whole of Galar. While Pichu is the playful, curious squire, and often, actual voice of reason. They really are best friends, and we think audiences are going to fall in love watching them stumble, succeed and help Pokémon in need along the way.” Tom Parkinson, Director – Aardman
“Pokémon has that rare ability to mean something to longtime fans while continuing to feel completely relevant to young audiences today. Our 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+”. Ayo Davis, president, Disney Kids & Family”
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Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu” Official Synopsis
Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu is an epic journey through the wilds of Galar. Our heroes embark 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. Peril, alliances and rivalries, extraordinary Pokémon, and endless laughs await them.
About The Pokémon Company International
The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, please visit www.pokémon.co.uk.
About Aardman
Aardman is an employee-owned company, based in Bristol (UK) and co-founded in 1976 by Peter Lord and David Sproxton. An independent, multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® winning studio, it produces feature films, series, advertising and interactive entertainment.
Its global productions are renowned for their uniquely entertaining and brilliantly crafted characters. The studio’s work – which includes the creation of much-loved characters Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Timmy Time and Morph – is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the animation field producing a rare brand of visually stunning, comedic content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms and live experiences around the world.
2026 sees Aardman celebrate its 50th anniversary with a roster of events highlighting the craft and legacy of the studio, including the launch of a new movie, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom in the autumn.
About Disney +
Disney+ is the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic, along with The Simpsons and, outside the U.S., general entertainment brand Hulu. As the flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, Disney+ serves as a connection point for audiences around the world with an unmatched collection of award-winning general entertainment, gold-standard family programming, the most trusted news, and global sports programming from ESPN. With unprecedented access to Disney’s long history of incredible film and television entertainment, it is also the exclusive streaming home for the newest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of bundle offerings in the U.S., whereby bundle subscribers can now stream Hulu and ESPN content directly in the Disney+ app. Subscriptions also include access to the Disney+ Perks loyalty program including special discounts, everyday savings, and early access to exclusive experiences that only Disney can offer. For more, visit disneyplus.com or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.