Doctor Who and BBC end Disney+ partnership after 2 seasons

Big news for “Doctor Who” fans—the iconic sci-fi show is parting ways with Disney+ after two seasons of partnership. But don’t fret, because the BBC has exciting plans ahead.

Even though Disney+ won’t be involved with “Doctor Who” anymore, a new Christmas special from Russell T. Davies is in the works, set to premiere in 2026. Plus, there’s talk of a brand-new season in development for this British fan favorite.

While Disney+ may be stepping back from “Doctor Who,” they are still teaming up with BBC One on a spinoff series called “The War Between the Land and the Sea.” This new show will explore the adventures of UNIT as they work to prevent a global conflict caused by the Sea Devils. Expect to see stars like Russell Tovey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jemma Redgrave, and Alexander Devrient in this exciting spinoff.

Lindsay Salt, the director of drama at BBC, expressed gratitude for Disney+ as a partner and reassured fans that “Doctor Who” is here to stay. Russell T Davies is on board to write another fantastic Christmas special in 2026, keeping the TARDIS firmly at the heart of the BBC.

“Doctor Who” first landed on Disney+ in 2023, bringing with it a boost in production budget and international viewership. This collaboration has taken the show to new heights, and fans can expect more thrilling adventures in the future.

So, while this might be the end of one chapter, the Doctor’s journey continues, and we can’t wait to see what’s next in store for this beloved series.