The next stage within the Whoniverse has been announced by BBC, in which an animated series is in development. According to Deadline, the future animation will be specifically tailored for a preschool audience and will be uploaded to the company’s children’s channel, CBeebies. The plot will remain the same, with the Doctor traveling through space and time with his companion, solving mysteries and defeating enemies along the way.

According to Deadline, while details remain in the early stages, BBC is actively seeking a passionate production company to produce the show, while also running independently from the main series. The director of Children’s and Education,Patricia Hidalgo speaks about the plan of the series, stating that,”Everyone is welcome at CBeebies, including the Doctor. This much-loved franchise entertains millions around the world, so it is only right that our younger audience get to experience the wonder and the magic of the Doctor in a brand new format. This is an extremely exciting opportunity, and we are looking forward to welcoming companies to pitch for this new project, as we continue our commitment and investment in the UK’s animation industry.”

Accrding to mxdwn, the second season of Doctor Who has just concluded, marking the regeneration and transition from Ncuti Gatwa (known for Sex Education and Barbie) to Billie Piper (from Wednesday and Kaos) in the titular role. In addition to this upcoming series, Disney+ and the BBC are also preparing a Doctor Who spin-off titled The War Between the Land and the Sea.

According to Deadline, this new animated series promises to take young viewers on an exciting journey and offers a refreshing perspective on the sci-fi franchise. While fans eagerly await updates about the future of this iconic franchise, all previous seasons of Doctor Who are available for streaming on Disney+ and BBC Player.