BBC confirms Doctor Who returning for a Christmas 2026 special

The BBC has officially announced that Doctor Who will make its festive return in Christmas 2026, showcasing a special episode written by Russell T Davies.

After the news that Disney+ will not be collaborating on the forthcoming chapter of the legendary sci-fi series, the BBC reaffirmed its enduring dedication to making the Doctor’s journey alive. Plans for the upcoming series will be revealed soon, ensuring fans can remain to follow the TARDIS through time and dimension.

Lindsay Salt, Director of Drama at the BBC, mentioned:


“We’d like to thank Disney+ for being terrific global partners and collaborators over the past two seasons, and for the upcoming The War Between the Land and the Sea. The BBC remains fully committed to Doctor Who, which continues to be one of our most loved dramas, and we are delighted that Russell T Davies has agreed to write us another spectacular Christmas special for 2026. We can assure fans, the Doctor is not going anywhere, and we will be announcing plans for the next series in due course which will ensure the TARDIS remains at the heart of the BBC.”

Before the 2026 Christmas broadcast arrives, fans still have more to anticipate. The War Between the Land and the Sea will debut later this year on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, while a brand-new animated series for CBeebies is also in progress.

The 2026 Christmas special will be produced by Bad Wolf in partnership with BBC Studios for the BBC, promising yet another memorable adventure for Whovians.

FAQs:

1.What is Doctor Who about?
Doctor Who follows the journeys of the Doctor, a time-traveling alien who explores the cosmos in the TARDIS, supporting civilizations and combating evil in time and space.



2.When will the next Doctor Who Christmas special air?
The special is set to be launched on Christmas Day 2026 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.