Why Doctor Who’s Disney Deal Fell Apart Revealed: Ncuti Gatwa, Budget Issues, Politics & More

A new report has detailed exactly what happened with the complicated split between Disney+ and the BBC regarding the show Doctor Who.

Sources at Deadline report that the show’s cancellation was due to a combination of issues, including low viewership, high production costs, and political considerations. One former Disney executive revealed that the company’s confidence in the series wasn’t as strong as publicly believed.

From the beginning, it became clear this wasn’t a long-term project. It quickly became obvious that it wasn’t performing well enough on Disney+ to continue successfully.

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2025-10-30 15:17