Doctor Who underwent a major reboot with a new Doctor, a Disney+ partnership, and the return of a familiar showrunner. Ncuti Gatwa regenerated into Billie Piper, but Disney has not yet greenlit a third season, creating renewal uncertainty. Showrunner Russell T. Davies indicated that the decision rests with executives rather than writers. BBC Chief Content Officer Kate Phillips stated that Doctor Who will continue on the BBC with or without Disney+, asserting that the TARDIS is not going anywhere. The Disney+ deal expanded global reach and production values, while the BBC remains the longstanding producer and could pursue a different look moving forward.
Doctor Who is speedrunning its evolution. After completely rebooting with a new Doctor, a new partnership with Disney, and a returning showrunner, it seemed like we were going to enter a new Golden Age for the series that has been a British institution since 1963. However, only two seasons in, everything seemed to be thrown into question. Ncuti Gatwa, the current Doctor, regenerated into yet another familiar face, Billie Piper.
Since the BBC partnered with Disney+ in 2023, it seemed like all the decision-making rested with Disney. But Phillips reassured fans that, "With or without Disney, Doctor Who will still be on the BBC ... The TARDIS is going nowhere." The partnership with Disney has allowed for a global reach for the series and heightened production values, but the BBC has solely produced Doctor Who for years.
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