THE TENTH DOCTOR AND ROSE RETURN TO CINEMAS FOR DOCTOR WHO DAY WITH THE SATAN PIT EXTENDED CUT ON 23 NOVEMBER
Doctor Who: The Satan Pit Extended Cut will be available in over 1,000 cinemas across the UK, Ireland, U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand
One-night-only movie-length screening marks 20 years of the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler, with previously deleted scenes restored into the story for the first time with tickets on sale from 25 September
24 September 2026, London – BBC Studios, CinemaLive and Fathom Entertainment are inviting fans to experience Doctor Who: The Satan Pit Extended Cut, one of the most celebrated adventures of the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler era, on the big screen for the first time, with a special one-night-only Doctor Who Day cinema event taking place in over 1,000 cinemas across the UK, Ireland, U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand on 23 November 2026.
The event will present The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit as a newly re-edited, movie-length cinematic cut, featuring deleted scenes, that were previously only available on DVD, now restored into the story and never-before-seen extended footage. Widely regarded as one of the standout stories of the modern Doctor Who era, the two-part adventure is remembered for its scale, horror, emotional stakes and the introduction of the Ood.
Starring David Tennant as the Doctor and Billie Piper as Rose Tyler, the story sees the TARDIS land on Sanctuary Base 6, a remote outpost on a planet orbiting a black hole. As the base crew uncover something ancient beneath the surface, the Doctor and Rose are pulled into one of their darkest and most unforgettable adventures, facing the terrifying Ood and an evil older than time itself: the Beast.
The screening will also feature an exclusive interview with International Emmy and multiple BAFTA award-winning director and producer James Strong, reflecting on the making of one of the most celebrated stories of the modern Doctor Who era.
Doctor Who Day takes place annually on 23 November, marking the anniversary of the first ever episode of Doctor Who, which aired on the BBC in 1963. Each year, fans around the world come together to celebrate the series, its characters, stories and enduring legacy.
Natasha Spence, Global Events Director, BBC Studios, said: “Part of what makes Doctor Who so extraordinary is that there is always more to discover. Even with a story as loved as The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit, we’re able to offer fans something they haven’t experienced before, with previously deleted scenes restored into the adventure and never-before-seen extended footage included in this special cinema cut. Doctor Who Day is the perfect moment to celebrate that sense of discovery with fans. We’re delighted to be working with CinemaLive again to bring this unforgettable Tenth Doctor and Rose story to the big screen, and to give audiences the chance to experience it together in cinemas for the first time”.
John Travers, Head of Acquisitions & Distribution, CinemaLive, said "Following the incredible reaction from fans in UK & Irish cinemas to last year's Doctor Who season finale, we're thrilled to be partnering with BBC Studios again and expanding the scope of this very special Doctor Who Day cinema event so that Whovians from the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand can also come together and join in this big screen celebration."
Tickets go on sale from 25 September 2026 at 9am local time. To find out participating cinemas and book tickets, visit doctorwhoincinemas.com in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia & New Zealand and Fathom Entertainment in the US.
For more information, please visit doctorwho.tv.
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Press contact:
BBC Studios: Farah Cherif, Farah.cherif@bbc.com
Fathom Entertainment: Eric Becker, ebecker@fathomentertainment.com
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Notes to editors
Where to watch Doctor Who
In the UK, Doctor Who is available on BBC iPlayer, home of the Whoniverse. In the US, Doctor Who 2005-2022 is available on AMC+, where in just a few months since launch in June 2026, it became the top acquired series of all time, with selected Classic Doctor Who episodes also available on the official Doctor Who YouTube channel. In Australia and the U.S., Classic Doctor Who episodes are available on BritBox. Most recent seasons and specials of Doctor Who are available on Disney+ where available. Local availability may vary by territory. For more information, visit doctorwho.tv.
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About BBC Studios
BBC Studios is the main commercial arm of BBC Commercial Ltd and generated revenues of £2.1 billion in the last year and profits of over £200 million for a fifth consecutive year. Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, the business is built on two operating areas: the content studio, which produces, invests and distributes TV and audio globally, and media & streaming, with BBC branded channels, services including UKTV, BBC.com and BritBox and joint ventures in the UK and internationally. The business made almost 3,500 hours of award-winning British programmes last year for a wide range of UK and global broadcasters and platforms. Its content is internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms and includes world-famous brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, the Planet series, Bluey and Doctor Who.
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About Cinema Live
Established in 2008, CinemaLive is one of the world’s leading producers and distributors of premium Event Cinema for cinemas and big screen venues around the globe. They have distributed a wide range of successful events, from a staged concert of Les Misérables to a season finale of Doctor Who. They specialise in helping various artists and brands connect with their fan bases around the world through the power of cinema and the shared big screen experience. http://www.cinemalive.com/
About Fathom Entertainment
Fathom Entertainment is the leading global specialty distributor of content to movie theatres. For more than 20 years, Fathom Entertainment has pioneered theatrical distribution of events and special engagements across various genres and formats, including feature films, episodic content, documentaries, concerts, and live events. Fathom consistently ranks among the top 10 theatrical distributors in North America and distributes content to cinemas worldwide. Fathom Entertainment is owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), and Regal Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L). For more information, visit FathomEntertainment.com.
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