The TARDIS is set to land in a new location in a few weeks.
AMC+ has acquired streaming rights to most of the 21st century run of Doctor Who. Thirteen seasons of the series, spanning the runs of the ninth through thirteenth Doctors (2005-22), will be available on the streamer starting June 11.
The AMC+ acquisition is something of a homecoming for Doctor Who. BBC America, which like AMC+ is part of AMC Networks, was the U.S. home for the series from 2009-22 (Sci Fi Channel, the forerunner to Syfy, had the first few seasons).
“Doctor Who strengthens AMC+’s position as a destination for premium genre storytelling — curated franchises defined by iconic worlds, passionate fan bases and enduring cultural impact,” said Courtney Thomasma, executive vp of AMC Global Media’s linear and streaming products. “We’re thrilled to welcome the Whoniverse into our home of fandoms, giving longtime fans a reason to return while inviting new audiences to discover one of television’s most beloved franchises.”
The acquisition does not include the two most recent seasons of Doctor Who, which the BBC produced in conjunction with Disney. Those seasons, starring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, remain on Disney+ in the United States.
The 150-plus episodes will feature the Time Lord as played by Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi and Jodie Comer. Doctor Who will join an AMC+ slate that includes the Walking Dead universe; Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire/The Vampire Lestat, Mayfair Witches and Talamasca: The Secret Order; the critically acclaimed Dark Winds; and past AMC Networks series like Mad Men, Orphan Black and Preacher.
