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AMC+ Secures Exclusive U.S. Streaming Rights to Modern 'Doctor Who' Series

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AMC+ has acquired the exclusive U.S. streaming rights to the 13-season run of the BBC's revived 'Doctor Who' series. Starting June 11, the service will host 176 episodes from the 2005-2022 era, providing a new streaming home for the series after a year without one. The deal does not include the original classic series or the newer Disney+ revival seasons.

Facts First

  • AMC+ has exclusive U.S. streaming rights to the BBC's 13-season modern 'Doctor Who' series.
  • 176 episodes will be available starting June 11, including seasons and specials from 2005 to 2022.
  • The series lacked a U.S. streaming home for the past year following the expiration of a deal with HBO Max.
  • The deal does not include the original 1963-1989 series or the new Disney+ revival with Ncuti Gatwa.
  • The show previously aired on BBC America, which is owned by AMC Global Media.

What Happened

AMC+ has acquired the exclusive U.S. streaming rights to the 13-season run of the BBC's revived 'Doctor Who' television series. Starting June 11, AMC+ will host 13 seasons and 176 episodes, including specials, covering the modern series that aired in the U.K. from 2005 to 2022. This follows a year without a U.S. streaming home for this era of the show after a rights deal with HBO Max expired. The deal does not include the 26 seasons of the original series (1963-1989), the 60th anniversary specials, or the newer Disney+ revival seasons featuring Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor.

Why this Matters to You

If you are a fan of the modern 'Doctor Who' series, you will soon have a single, dedicated place to stream the adventures of the Ninth through Thirteenth Doctors. This could simplify your viewing and potentially reduce the need to manage multiple streaming subscriptions for different eras of the show. The availability of the entire 2005-2022 run in one location may make it easier to revisit favorite episodes or catch up on the series.

What's Next

The 176 episodes from the modern series are scheduled to become available on AMC+ on June 11. The newer seasons of 'Doctor Who' featuring Ncuti Gatwa will remain exclusive to Disney+, which may mean fans will need to maintain subscriptions to both services to access the complete modern and current storylines. The classic series from 1963-1989 continues to lack a central streaming home under this new deal.

Perspectives

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AMC Executives maintain that acquiring 'Doctor Who' bolsters the platform's status as a premier destination for curated, high-impact genre storytelling and provides a way to re-engage existing fans while attracting new viewers.
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BBC Studios Representatives assert that the franchise's multi-generational appeal makes AMC+ the 'ideal exclusive U.S. streaming partner' due to its specialized focus on engaged fandoms and premium genre content.