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Disney+ is now home to Pokemon the Series: The Beginning

By Sickr on August 29, 2026

Disney has announced it has acquired the rights to Pokemon the Series: The Beginning and the upcoming Pokemon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, both of which will be available on the Disney+ streaming service with the former being available in select markets including the United States and UK. Here’s what Disney had to say about the the two animated series arriving on Disney+.

“Pokémon has that rare ability to mean something to longtime fans while continuing to feel completely relevant to young audiences today,” said 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+.”

“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,” said Phil Rynda. “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.”