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Disney+ Ends Doctor Who Partnership, Spin-Off Still Airing

10/28/2025

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Disney+ will exit its partnership with the BBC for Doctor Who after two seasons.
The BBC confirmed a Christmas special for 2026 written by Russell T Davies, who says Doctor Who will never end.
Lindsay Salt, BBC drama director, expressed gratitude to Disney+ for the collaboration.
She assured Doctor Who will continue.
The spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea will air on Disney+ and BBC platforms.

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Disney+ will exit its partnership with the BBC for Doctor Who after two seasons.
The BBC confirmed a Christmas special for 2026 written by Russell T Davies, who says Doctor Who will never end.
Lindsay Salt, BBC drama director, expressed gratitude to Disney+ for the collaboration.
She assured Doctor Who will continue.
The spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea will air on Disney+ and BBC platforms.