Overview

• CEO Tom Fussell emphasized the studio’s strong commitment to Doctor Who and named Disney+ a key partner in funding and distribution.
• The existing two-season co-production agreement with Disney+ is under active negotiation with no renewal date announced.
• A five-episode spinoff miniseries titled The War Between The Land and The Sea is expected to debut by the end of 2025 under the current deal.
• BBC Studios is seeking a production partner for an animated Doctor Who series aimed at preschool audiences on CBeebies.
• The BBC’s collaboration with Disney on shows like Bluey has driven record revenue and profit, informing its strategy to sustain high-cost productions.