The Pokémon Firm is teaming up with ‘Wallace and Gromit’ studio Aardman on a thriller mission

The Pokémon Firm and stop-motion studio Aardman on a “particular mission” collectively. We don’t have too many particulars concerning the mission, besides that it’ll permit Aardman to deliver “their distinctive type of storytelling to the Pokémon universe in brand-new adventures.” That seems like a TV present or film, proper?

We additionally know that this thriller mission might be launched to the general public in 2027, in order that’s one thing to sit up for. The businesses mentioned that extra info .

“Aardman are masters of their craft, and now we have been blown away by their expertise and creativity. What now we have been engaged on collectively ensures our international Pokémon followers are in for a deal with,” mentioned Taito Okiura, VP of Advertising and marketing and Media at The Pokémon Firm.

Okiura isn’t kidding. Aardman has been within the animation sport since 1972 and is most well-known for stuff just like the and Hen Run franchises. The corporate is a claymation and stop-motion animation powerhouse. Do not forget that basic music video for Peter Gabriel’s “Sledgehammer”? That’s Aardman, as is the video for

This partnership tells me one factor. The Pokémon Firm remains to be curious about stop-motion animation, after the success of . Season two of that present and can seemingly drop properly earlier than 2027. At the least it’ll tide us over till we get our eyeballs on no matter Aardman is cooking up.