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5. The Backing Of The Mouse House

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Doctor Who fandom exploded recently when news broke that this silly little phone box show will be joining Disney+ in 2023.

Though there's still some confusion as to the finer points of the deal (how much creative input will Disney have, if any? Will every NuWho episode eventually join the service, or just the new ones?), it's no exaggeration to say that this might be the most significant piece of Doctor Who news since the show returned in 2005.

With over 150 million subscribers in 106 countries, the reach of Disney+ is absolutely huge. It's certainly much greater than anything the BBC could hope to accomplish on its own, and all those potential new eyeballs means that Doctor Who's popularity could be about to explode.

Fans who had difficulty accessing the show will now no longer struggle. Doctor Who will be on the Disney+ homepage alongside Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar. It's actually insane to think about, and it's clear that RTD wants to give Doctor Who the global stage it deserves.

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Seán is the host and head writer/presenter for TrekCulture, as well as a writer/presenter on WhoCulture and WhatCulture Horror. He has authored two novels, dozens of short stories, and hundreds of articles for WhatCulture. He holds a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. As part of his work with TrekCulture, Seán has been invited to participate in collaborations with Roddenberry Entertainment, as well as contributing to several Star Trek community projects. An avid fan of Star Trek, Doctor Who, and the horror genre at large, Seán's expertise has helped develop these channels to the successes they are today. As host of the Ups & Downs series on TrekCulture, Seán has become internationally recognised for his positive yet critically informed approach to reviewing every episode of modern Star Trek, ensuring he is one of the go-to voices in the Trek community. Favourite Quote to describe himself: "I'm serious about what I do, just not always about the way that I do it"