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You can stream the Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 on Disney+ in the US. The episode will premiere on December 25, 2024, at 12:10 PM ET / 9:10 AM PT. Subscribe to Disney+ starting at $9.99/month for ad-supported access. Visit Disney+ to start streaming.
Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024: Joy to the World — Everything You Need to Know
The Doctor Who Christmas Special returns this year with a festive adventure titled Joy to the World, promising thrilling escapades, heartfelt moments, and holiday magic. This blog covers everything you need to know, including the plot, cast, release date, and where to watch it across the globe. Let’s dive in.
What Time is Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 on Christmas Day?
The Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 will air in the US on Disney+ at 12:10 PM ET / 9:10 AM PT on December 25, 2024. Stream it live or watch on-demand through your Disney+ subscription.
Where to Watch Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 in the US
In the US, you can watch the Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024: Joy to the World exclusively on Disney+. You need a Disney+ subscription to watch, as the platform no longer offers a free trial.
Doctor Who: Joy to the World Cast
- The Fifteenth Doctor: Ncuti Gatwa
- Joy Almondo (One-Off Companion): Nicola Coughlan
- Trev Simpkins: Joel Fry
- Anita Benn: Steph de Whalley
- Hotel Manager: Jonathan Aris
- Edmund Hillary: Phil Baxter
- Tenzing Norgay: Samuel Sherpa-Moore
What to Expect in the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas Special
The special takes viewers to the Time Hotel, where each room serves as a portal to a different point in history. Expect to travel to:
- 1953 Mount Everest Base Camp with Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
- The Orient Express in 1962
- The Dawn of the Dinosaurs
- Christmas 2024
The Doctor, alongside Joy Almondo, faces an old enemy threatening all of human history. Can they save Christmas everywhere, all at once?
Is Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024 on Disney+?
Yes, the Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024: Joy to the World will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ for audiences outside the UK. The special premieres on December 25, 2024, at 12:10 PM ET / 9:10 AM PT in the US and Canada, and on December 26, 2024, at 4:10 AM AEDT in Australia. Disney+ subscribers can enjoy the festive episode alongside the entire Doctor Who library. Visit Disney+ to start streaming.
FAQs
Q: Will the Christmas Special be available on-demand?
Yes, the special will be added to BBC iPlayer and Disney+ libraries immediately after its live broadcast.
Q: Can I watch past Doctor Who Christmas Specials?
UK viewers can stream previous specials for free on BBC iPlayer. Disney+ also hosts a collection of Doctor Who episodes globally.
Q: Who is the showrunner for Joy to the World?
The episode is written by Steven Moffat and produced by showrunner Russell T. Davies.
Q: Will there be new companions introduced?
While Nicola Coughlan’s Joy Almondo features prominently, she is confirmed as a one-off companion for this special.
Doctor Who Christmas Special 2024: Joy to the World Trailer
Check out the trailer for the special here.
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