Doctor Who is coming to Disney+.
The sci-fi drama series will return to screens in November 2023, with David Tennant returning as the Doctor. The new episodes will be available worldwide on the streaming service and will be broadcast in the UK and Ireland on the original home BBC One. A new collaboration between the BBC and Disney Branded Television.
In a statement, showrunner Russell T. Davies, who brought Doctor Who back to the screen in 2005, said in a statement: “I love this show and, with the vision and joy of the BBC, it’s the best of both worlds.” Together with Disney+, we can launch TARDIS around the world and reach a new generation of fans while keeping its traditional home firmly on the BBC in the UK.”
The series has so far only been available on HBO Max and BBC America in the US, but Charlotte Moore, the BBC’s Chief Content Officer, has announced that she will be discussing upcoming specials and new series in Tennant’s tenure as Time Lord. After a period of time, Ncuti Gatwa explained that he would become the 15th Doctor. This will allow audiences around the world to enjoy the show “the way it should be”.
Russell T. Davies’ vision for Doctor Who has always been otherworldly and we are committed to ensuring that audiences around the world have the opportunity to enjoy The Doctor’s epic adventures with the scale and ambition they deserve. I am committed to
“This is a very exciting time for our fans in the UK and around the world as the show will reach even greater heights and reach new audiences by joining forces with Disney.”
The streaming giant is believed to have more than 220 million subscribers worldwide, and Disney+ president Alisa Bowen said the company is bringing “beloved franchises” to its platform and that He explained that he is “very excited” to be able to serve more than 150 markets around the world. world.
She said: “We are thrilled with the opportunity to bring the new season of this beloved franchise exclusively to Disney+ and introduce the show to the next generation of audiences in over 150 markets around the world. The series is our perfect addition to date – an ever-growing catalog of global content that continues to make Disney+ the home of great storytelling.”
On Sunday (22.10.23), viewers who saw Jodie Whittaker’s time as the 13th Doctor come to an end in the BBC 100th anniversary special episode ‘The Power of the Doctor’ were the first to perform the Time Lord. I was only stunned when I played to Tennant. From 2005 to 2010 he served as administrator of the science fiction show Russell was his Tenth Doctor.
