Disney+ Kills Doctor Who Partnership
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Disney has pulled out of its Doctor Who partnership with the BBC after just two series following what critics called the show’s “woke” rebrand.
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Doctor Who's fate on Disney+ confirmed as Disney severs ties with the BBC over iconic sci-fi show
In summary, Doctor Who will return in 2026 for another Christmas special, with said episode all but certain to be shown on BBC One / BBC iPlayer in the UK. However, Disney won't be involved in that or future seasons after its collaboration with the BBC came to an end after two seasons.
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Disney ditches Doctor Who deal with fans to wait more than a year for next episode
Disney ditches Doctor Who deal with fans to wait more than a year for next episode - The broadcaster also revealed it will show a Doctor Who Christmas special next year
The BBC struck a deal with Disney+ to air Doctor Who in 2022, with the idea that the American media conglomerate could take the franchise to the next level. “They said, ‘We want to make Doctor Who bigger.
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