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Doctor Who Finale to Premiere Globally in Unified Primetime Event

The Season 15 finale, 'The Reality War,' will air simultaneously on BBC One, Disney+, and in over 450 UK cinemas on May 31.

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Overview

  • The BBC is abandoning early iPlayer releases for the Season 15 finale, opting for a global primetime launch to revitalize live viewership.
  • The finale, titled 'The Reality War,' will be a special extra-length episode featuring high-stakes drama teased by showrunner Russell T. Davies.
  • The episode will premiere simultaneously on BBC One in the UK, Disney+ internationally, and in over 450 cinemas across the UK and Ireland.
  • This strategy aims to unify global audiences and counteract declining live ratings caused by early streaming availability.
  • Russell T. Davies promises a dramatic climax, with the Doctor facing cosmic threats like the Unholy Trinity and the rising Underverse.