Disney Ended Doctor Who Partnership for These 3 Reasons
Disney has ended its partnership with Doctor Who, citing three reasons for the breakup: ratings, budget, and MAGA politics.
A new report from Deadline reveals that the two Doctor Who seasons on Disney+ did not generate the desired ratings. The past season, which began in April 2025, failed to register on Nielsen and Luminate's streaming charts.
- Low ratings: The two seasons anchored by Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor never reached the ratings of the last season with Jodie Whittaker in 2021.
- Budget issues: The budget for the show was a factor in the breakup.
- MAGA politics: The involvement of MAGA politics also played a role in the decision.
There is more to that role than performing
According to a source, Ncuti Gatwa, who left Doctor Who after two seasons, never "fully embraced" playing the Doctor.
Author's summary: Disney ended partnership with Doctor Who due to low ratings and other issues.
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