Disney is breaking up with Doctor Who

Though there’s still a new Doctor Who spinoff making its way to Disney Plus, Disney’s production partnership with the BBC has come to an end.

“The BBC remains fully committed to Doctor Who, which continues to be one of our most loved dramas, and we are delighted that Russell T Davies has agreed to write us another spectacular Christmas special for 2026,” Salt said. “We can assure fans, the Doctor is not going anywhere, and we will be announcing plans for the next series in due course which will ensure the TARDIS remains at the heart of the BBC.”

As Deadline notes, each episode of the Disney-produced Doctor Who seasons cost somewhere around $13 million, making them a rather expensive endeavor for the studio. That price tag was likely a big factor in Disney’s decision to end the deal, and it now seems like the BBC’s plan going forward will be to play to fans’ nostalgia