Doctor Who Faces Multi-Year Hiatus After Showrunner Departure and Disney+ Deal Ends
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Doctor Who is reportedly facing a multi-year hiatus after showrunner Russell T Davies and producer Bad Wolf departed the series. The BBC has opened the show to competitive bidding from independent studios, a process expected to take two to five years. The hiatus is driven by both creative challenges and financial pressures, notably Disney+ ending its international co-production deal in 2025 after 26 episodes, leaving the BBC to bear more of the production costs. A planned holiday special has also been canceled.
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The BBC has opened the series to competitive tender, a process that could take two to five years
Disney+ ended its international co-production deal in 2025 after 26 episodes, leaving the BBC to shoulder far more of the cost
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