Overview
- Disney+ confirmed it will not partner on further seasons after the original two-season deal, with the BBC taking the series forward.
- The BBC announced a 2026 Christmas special written by Russell T. Davies, reaffirming that the show will continue.
- The spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea is set to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year, with international release details yet to be confirmed.
- Disney+ will continue to stream the two seasons and specials produced under its deal in territories where it holds rights.
- Key decisions remain pending, including future casting, longer-term creative leadership, and new distribution and financing arrangements as the BBC navigates wider funding pressures.