Disney Ended Doctor Who Partnership for 3 Reasons
Disney has ended its partnership with Doctor Who, citing three key reasons: ratings, budget, and MAGA politics.
A new report from Deadline reveals that the two Doctor Who seasons on Disney+ failed to generate the desired ratings. The past season, which started in April 2025, did not register on Nielsen and Luminate's streaming charts.
There is more to that role than performing
Additionally, Ncuti Gatwa, who played the Doctor, never "fully embraced" the role, according to a source. The ratings for the two seasons with Gatwa did not match those of the last season with Jodie Whittaker in 2021.
- Ratings
- Budget
- MAGA politics
Author's summary: Disney ends Doctor Who partnership due to low ratings.
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