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Disney+ Ends Doctor Who Partnership as BBC Sets 2026 Christmas Special

The broadcaster pledges full commitment, with next‑series plans to follow.

Overview

  • Disney+ has ended its co-production and global distribution deal after two seasons, according to the BBC.
  • Doctor Who will return at Christmas 2026 with a special written by Russell T. Davies.
  • The spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea is slated for BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year, with Disney+ availability determined by existing rights.
  • Disney+ will continue streaming the seasons and specials produced during the partnership in territories where it carries the show.
  • The BBC has not announced casting for the 2026 special or whether Davies will remain as showrunner beyond it.