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By Molly Moss\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 25 October 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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It\u2019s official: Disney Plus has acquired the streaming rights to future seasons of Doctor Who<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New episodes of the long-running sci-fi show premiering in 2023 will air globally on Disney Plus<\/a>, while still airing exclusively on the BBC in the UK and Ireland, in a move to take the franchise to even greater heights.<\/p>\n

The announcement was made this morning (25th October) on Live with Kelly and Ryan by the new Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa.<\/p>\n

New episodes of the series<\/a>, starring Gatwa in the leading role, will premiere on the BBC and Disney Plus in late 2023.<\/p>\n

Returning Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies added in a statement: \u201cI love this show, and this is the best of both worlds \u2013 with the vision and joy of the BBC and Disney Plus together we can launch the TARDIS all around the planet, reaching a new generation of fans while keeping our traditional home firmly on the BBC in the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n

Charlotte Moore, BBC\u2019s Chief Content Officer, added: \u201cWe are thrilled to announce this exciting global partnership with Disney who are the perfect partners to bring this very British show to the rest of the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cRussell T Davies\u2019s vision for Doctor Who has always been out of this world and we are committed to ensuring that audiences across the globe get the opportunity to enjoy the Doctor\u2019s epic adventures with the scale and ambition that they deserve.<\/p>\n

\u201cJoining forces with Disney will elevate the show to even greater heights and reach new audiences so it\u2019s an extremely exciting time for fans in the UK and across the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alisa Bowen, President of Disney Plus, said: \u201cWe\u2019re excited by the opportunity to bring new seasons of this beloved franchise exclusively to Disney Plus and introduce the show to the next generation of audiences in more than 150 markets around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe series is a perfect addition to our ever-growing catalog of global content that continues to make Disney Plus the home for exceptional storytelling.\u201d<\/p>\n

The news comes during a period of transition for the sci-fi series, with showrunner Chris Chibnall and star Jodie Whittaker having just bowed out in Sunday\u2019s centenary special.<\/p>\n

Russell T Davies will take over from Chibnall, while Gatwa will be introduced as the 15th Doctor<\/a> during the 60th anniversary specials in 2023.<\/p>\n

In an unusual movie, the 14th Doctor will be played by David Tennant<\/a>,\u00a0who previously portrayed the 10th incarnation from 2006 to 2010, in the specials.<\/p>\n