Disney+ has secured global streaming rights to Pokémon content, marking a significant expansion of the franchise's presence on the platform. The deal encompasses both new and existing animated material, including a forthcoming stop-motion series titled "Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu" produced by Aardman, the acclaimed studio behind Wallace & Gromit. The announcement came during Pokémon XP this week, alongside the platform's continued access to the original animation catalog.
The partnership represents a major consolidation of Pokémon's streaming footprint under a single major distributor, potentially streamlining how fans access the property across regions.
- Aardman's new stop-motion series joins existing Pokémon animation on Disney+, creating a broader content hub for the franchise.
- The deal covers global distribution, suggesting coordinated rollout across Disney+'s international markets rather than regional fragmentation.
- Original Pokémon animation remains accessible through the partnership, preserving legacy content alongside new productions.
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