From next month, the long-running British sci-fi series Doctor Who will move to the AMC+ streaming platform.
BBC Studios says a total of 13 seasons and 175 episodes will become available on AMC+ in the United States from 11 June. The catalogue covers the New Who period that originally aired between 2005 and 2022.
This span includes the tenures of Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi and Jodie Whittaker.
Episodes produced under the BBC’s brief co-funding arrangement with Disney are excluded, meaning viewers will not see Tennant’s return as the Fourteenth Doctor or any appearance by Ncuti Gatwa.
The corporation has only confirmed a self-financed Christmas special slated for broadcast this year, which is expected to resolve several lingering storylines – for example, what’s going on with the return of Billie Piper. Apart from that, the series’ longer-term future remains uncertain, although a new co-funding deal is anticipated soon.
Doctor Who strengthens AMC+’s position as a destination for premium genre storytelling – curated franchises defined by iconic worlds, passionate fan bases and enduring cultural impact,” said Courtney Thomasma, Executive Vice President of AMC Global Media’s linear and streaming products. “We’re thrilled to welcome the Whoniverse into our home of fandoms, giving longtime fans a reason to return while inviting new audiences to discover one of television’s most beloved franchises.”
Production on the forthcoming Doctor Who Christmas special has not yet begun, with rumours suggesting filming could start in early autumn and be completed in time for a December release.
