Overview
- Disney+ confirmed it will not partner on further seasons after two co-produced runs, while the BBC announced a 2026 Christmas special written by Russell T Davies and reiterated its commitment to the series.
- Spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea is still due this year on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with Disney+ carrying it in some territories.
- Disney+ will continue to stream the two seasons and related specials produced under the original deal in regions where it holds rights.
- The BBC has not announced a renewal, casting for the 2026 special, or long-term creative leadership, stating that details will follow in due course.
- The 2022 Disney-BBC pact covered two seasons plus a spin-off and reportedly lifted budgets to around £10 million per episode, with Bad Wolf producing and BBC Studios handling international sales going forward.