US EditionDoctor Who’s future confirmed by BBC as Disney+ ends partnership
- On October 28, 2025, the BBC confirmed Disney+ exited its two-season partnership and announced a 2026 Christmas special written by Russell T Davies.
- The initial two-season deal, which covered 26 episodes plus a spin-off, fuelled rumours as Disney+ had been the series' worldwide home since 2023 outside the U.K. and Ireland.
- Ncuti Gatwa exited after the finale in May when his 15th Doctor regenerated into Billie Piper, and the season averaged 3.2million viewers, down half a million from the previous season.
- The BBC said it will assure fans the Doctor remains and plans for the next series will follow, while Lindsay Salt thanked Disney+ and Tranter's Bad Wolf will produce the Christmas special.
- Before next year’s special, fans will see The War Between the Land and the Sea on BBC iPlayer and BBC One later this year, with a full season in 2027.
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technewstube.comDisney addresses Doctor Who's future on Disney+ after two-season partnership with the BBC comes to an end
Disney has provided an update on whether Doctor Who will stay on Disney+ after it decided not to renew its deal with the BBC.
Doctor Who's Future Secured, New Special on the Way — Won't Return to Disney+
Big news for Whovians everywhere, the BBC has confirmed that Doctor Who will continue with a new Christmas special slated for Christmas 2026. However, the show’s recent distribution partnership with Disney+ will not continue into the next season. In a statement, BBC says the show remains “fully committed” and will announce further plans for future […] The post Doctor Who’s Future Secured, New Special on the Way — Won’t Return to Disney+ appeared…
Disney+ drops 'Doctor Who' — here's what that means for the long-running show's future
The show will continue airing on the BBC, though it remains unclear who will play the titular Time Lord moving forward.James Pardon/BBC Studios/Bad Wolf Ncuti Gatwa on 'Doctor Who'Key pointsDisney+ will no longer produce new episodes of Doctor Who alongside the BBC.The show will return on the BBC with a Christmas special in 2026.A BBC exec reiterated that the broadcaster is "fully committed" to the future of the series.The House of Mouse has off…
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