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Whovians, rejoice! The TARDIS is set to materialize once again as the next installment of Doctor Who will premiere globally on Friday, May 10, Disney Branded Television and the BBC announced. This marks the first-ever season of the show to launch on Disney+ and release simultaneously worldwide.
U.S. and international viewers (excluding the UK) should set their alarms for Friday, May 10, at 7:00 p.m. EDT. For UK fans, the adventure begins on Saturday, May 11, at 12:00 a.m. GMT on BBC iPlayer, followed by BBC One later that day.
Fans will journey through time and space alongside the Fifteenth Doctor, portrayed by the talented Ncuti Gatwa, and his companion Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson. The duo will navigate through a mélange of adventures, from the Regency era in England to distant, war-torn futures, all while battling foes, making friends, and unraveling mysteries.
“Monsters! Chases! Villains! Mysteries! And a terrifying secret that’s been spanning time and space for decades,” teases showrunner and executive producer Russell T Davies.
Alongside the premiere announcement, Disney+ has unveiled new key art and gallery image featuring the dynamic duo. Fans can expect even more excitement when a brand-new trailer drops on Friday, March 22.
Joining the cast are a host of talented actors including Aneurin Barnard, Anita Dobson, and Jonathan Groff, promising an array of memorable characters to encounter throughout the season.
Doctor Who is produced by Bad Wolf in collaboration with BBC Studios for Disney Branded Television and the BBC. The creative vision of Davies coupled with a stellar team of executive producers (including Phil Collinson, Joel Collins, Julie Gardner, and Jane Tranter) ensure fans are in for an unforgettable ride.
