Disney and the BBC announced today that Disney+ will be the new exclusive home outside of the U.K. and Ireland for the hit British sci-fi series “Doctor Who.” Beginning 2023, new episodes of the series will be released on the platform in over 150 markets, including the United States. BBC will continue to host the series in the U.K. and Ireland.
It’s safe to say that the company is hoping Whovians, new and old, will flock to Disney+ to get their “Doctor Who” fix.
Bringing the popular British show to the streamer is a smart move for Disney+ as it hopes to reach 215-245 million subscribers by 2024. Disney+ also plans to expand the streaming service to over 160 countries by next year. …
