'Doctor Who' streaming to end in US? Fans get disappointing update amid uncertainty around future seasons
Decades of Doctor Who are about to leave their longtime streaming home and there is no update as to where it is shifting next
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Fans of 'Doctor Who' should brace for some bad news as the popular series is leaving HBO Max after five years. The iconic sci-fi series has been undergoing a bit of a rough patch. The 2005 series of Doctor Who, which rebooted the long-running science fiction franchise, is leaving its HBO Max home for some non-UK audiences, namely in the US, according to JustWatch.The reboot that ran from 2005 to 2022 is on HBO Max, while the latest season and the 60th anniversary specials are all on Disney+.In 2022, Disney+ signed a significant deal to stream Doctor Who, marking the beginning of a new era for the series. However, the series struggled in the ratings, and with the contract having expired, there is currently no word on Disney renewing it or any other prominent streamer picking up the co-financing deal with the BBC on the legendary sci-fi series, according to Movie Web.Decades of Doctor Who are about to leave their longtime streaming home and there is no update as to where it is shifting next. HBO Max has published its latest list of what's leaving the service at the end of the month, and Doctor Who's appearance was a shock. Doctor Who has been available on Max for as long as the service has existed, but July 31 will be the final day to catch the time-traveling adventures of the 9th through 13th Doctors. Doctor Who spinoff Torchwood is also leaving, on the 26th.This change comes nearly six years after HBO Max first secured exclusive streaming rights to Doctor Who on August 1, 2019. When HBO Max officially launched in 2020, the show was part of its initial streaming lineup. However, beginning with the 60th anniversary specials in 2023 and continuing with Ncuti Gatwa's Series 14 and 15, new episodes of Doctor Who transitioned to Disney+ for distribution.Season 15 of Doctor Who ended with the surprise regeneration of Ncuti Gatwa's Fifteenth Doctor, with former companion actress Billie Piper seemingly taking up the role of the Doctor However, the credits notably omitted her name as the title character — a move that sparked backlash and fueled speculation. Both the finale and the decision were met with widespread controversy, with many fans viewing it as a last-ditch effort to stir buzz and boost the show's chances for renewal. As of now, Doctor Who's fate remains in limbo, with no official confirmation of a new season on the horizon.The split streaming rights between HBO Max and Disney+ have posed challenges for the Doctor Who franchise. With its widespread popularity, another major platform is likely to pursue distribution rights—ideally through a deal that also includes producing new episodes. For years, Doctor Who thrived on Netflix, which played a key role in expanding its fanbase across North America. Returning to Netflix could be a natural and strategic move for the series.
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