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With Ncuti Gatwa’sDoctor Whodebut season behind him, new reports hint that the first major spin-off series,The War Between the Land and Sea, may be preparing to begin production soon. Before returning to his role as showrunner, Russell T Davies stated that he felt that the series could have the potential for numerous ongoing spin-offs alongside the main series. In 2023, the limited spin-off series titledTales of the TARDISwas released on BBC iPlayer, reuniting past Doctors and companions to look back on fan-favorite stories for the 60th anniversary.
Now,Deadlinereports that the Whoniverse is on the verge of expansion within the second half of 2024. According to the outlet’s sources, an untitled spin-off is gearing up to film in September 2024, as Bad Wolf Productions is set to resume work on the franchise. The spin-off is likely the previously reported Sea Devil-drivenThe War Between The Land and Seaproject that has been rumored since December 2023.
What We Know About Doctor Who’s Potential New Spin-Offs
There Have Been Limited Details AboutThe War Between The Land & Sea.
Davies' discussions about the main show may hint at where the upcomingDoctor Whospin-off may be focusing on.
While Davies expressedturningDoctor Whointo an expansive, multi-show franchise before he officially returned as showrunner, the writer has been preoccupied with the series' 60th-anniversary and first season under the BBC and Disney’s production agreement to make significant progress on any spin-off. EvenTales of the TARDISwas the result of a last-minute idea where the showrunner made use oftheDoctor Whoseason 14 finale’s Memory TARDIS set, becoming attached to the design and building the idea for the anniversary. However, Davies has revealed Bad Wolf has several offices working on potential spin-offs.
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However, Davies' discussions about the main show may hint at where the upcomingDoctor Whospin-off may be focusing on. In various behind-the-scenes interviews for season 14, Davies revealed that he hopes tomake UNIT more of a mainstay in his second tenurecompared to prior eras, aiming to expand the cast with new and recognizable characters. As such, while it is highly likely thatThe War Between The Land and Sea’s main cast will feature one or two existing characters to firmly ground it in the universe, the series could provide a new opportunity to introduce new UNIT characters.
Though it has its positives and shortcomings, Davies kicked off his newDoctor Whotenure with ambitions beyond just the main series. From multiple new characters occupying UNIT to hints at wider changes in the universe off-screen, the Whoniverse is at a perfect time to launch a new series that can branch into these new frontiers. WithDoctor Whoset to return to SDCC with a new panel titled “Into The Whoniverse” in the renowned Hall H venue, perhaps it won’t take long for an official reveal of the potential spin-off.
Doctor Who’s 60th-anniversary episodes and season 14 are available on Disney+ and BBC iPlayer, whileTales of the TARDISremains exclusive to BBC iPlayer.
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Doctor Who: Released on July 25, 2025, this series follows the Doctor and their companion as they journey across time and space, encountering a range of extraordinary friends and adversaries, expanding the universe of the long-running British science fiction series.
