Doctor Who: The Movie May 2026

Reincarnated as a parasitic organism, the Master (Eric Roberts) takes over a human body and attempts to steal the Doctor’s remaining lives by opening the Eye of Harmony.

The project eventually became a co-production between the , Universal Studios , and Fox , filmed in Vancouver, Canada. Its primary goal was to serve as a pilot for a new television series. Plot and Narrative Departures Doctor Who: The Movie

Set on New Year's Eve 1999, the story follows the Seventh Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) as he transports the remains of his nemesis, the Master, back to Gallifrey. A malfunction forces the TARDIS to land in , where the Doctor is caught in a gangland shooting. Key narrative elements include: Reincarnated as a parasitic organism, the Master (Eric