The previously announced Doctor Who Christmas special is no longer happening.
The news comes after several huge changes for the long-running sci-fi series, such as the exits of showrunner and writer Russell T. Davies and production company Bad Wolf.
In a statement released from the show on Wednesday (June 10), BBC said, “Doctor Who remains an important part of the BBC and this tender underpins the BBC’s continued commitment to Doctor Who ensuring audiences will enjoy the show for years to come,” a release said on Wednesday.
“This decision was not taken lightly, and we know it will be disappointing for fans, but in order to set the show up for future series, it was decided that rather than bridge the gap with a one-off special, we are choosing to push forward to invest in the long-term future of the show which ensures that when the TARDIS lands once more, it does so in all its glory,” the release continued.
The show has been put on competitive tender, meaning other production companies now have the chance to bid and pitch for the rights to make the series. The BBC is opening the floor to external studios to pitch their creative vision, budget management, and overall plans for the show’s next era.
Ncuti Gatwa played the Doctor for two seasons and departed last May, with his Doctor regenerating as Billie Piper, who played the companion Rose in earlier seasons. Disney+ also exited their partnership with BBC in October 2025 after becoming the exclusive streaming home to the series in the U.S. for two years.
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