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the titular Time Lord mantle from Jodie Whittaker – or strictly speaking, David Tennant – in the series’ upcoming 60th anniversary special episodes. Now, for the first time, those new episodes will debut in more than 150 territories across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas simultaneously. Disney Plus’ last reported total subscriber count was 152.1 million.
"We're excited by the opportunity to bring new seasons of this beloved franchise exclusively to Disney Plus,” the streamer’s president, Alisa Bowen, said. “[Doctor Who] is a perfect addition to our ever-growing catalog of global content that continues to make Disney Plus the home for exceptional storytelling."
This is certainly a coup for Disney, whose streaming service – despite its success – has come under fire for placing too much emphasis on shows and movies based in its biggest blockbuster universes. Sure, Disney Plus is great if you like