Doctor Who writer addresses show's future after Disney deal: "It's never going to be Star Wars"

Doctor Who writer addresses show's future after Disney deal: "It's never going to be Star Wars"

Doctor Who legend Mark Gatiss has opened up about the show's future following the end of the deal with Disney.In October 2025, it was confirmed that, after a 26-episode deal (which resulted in two seasons of Doctor Who and spin-off The War Between the Land and the Sea), Disney would not partner on any more future seasons.However, Doctor Who will continue on the BBC, with showrunner Russell T Davies returning to pen a Christmas special this year.…

Doctor Who "Never Going to Be Star Wars" Is a Good Thing: Mark Gatiss

Mark Gatiss doesn't see Doctor Who becoming Star Wars, explaining why that's a good thing and how the show needs to keep doing its own thing.