Doctor Who may be on the brink of cancellation amidst record low ratings and speculation about the leading actor's departure. Showrunner Russell T Davies stated there are no plans for new episodes until the current season concludes, contradicting previous commitments for annual content. BBC and Disney+ have not confirmed the show's future, and with Gatwa's theatre commitments starting mid-2025, uncertainty looms. Possible next steps for the BBC include searching for a new streaming partner or reconsidering in-house production with a limited budget.
With nothing in production, it would already be a tight squeeze to have a series ready for the start of 2026.
If Disney+ decides not to renew its distribution and funding deal, that would leave the BBC with three choices: cast around for a new partner...
Davies recently told viewers of BBC Newsround: "I kind of know that the Doctor's reached the status of, like, Robin Hood..."
This year's season has also been dogged by rumours of a premature exit for the show's leading light, 32-year-old Ncuti Gatwa...
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