The BBC are set to release a newly restored version of the Doctor Who: The Movie, starring Paul McGann on both 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray in May 2026 for the UK.
Doctor Who The Movie (1996) begins with Sylvester McCoy’s Seventh Doctor who then regenerates into Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor.
The film also stars Daphne Ashbrook as Grace Holloway and Eric Roberts as The Master.
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I think its fair to say that the movie didn’t really work, but Paul McGann did make an excellent Doctor. In fact he really should and maybe still should of had his own TV series.
Alas I think that ship has long since sailed and the series as a whole is dead.
I’ve added the new 4K trailer lower down the page.
Doctor Who: The Movie 4K UHD & Blu-ray
As I mentioned earlier, this release comes with a new restoration to celebrate its 30th Anniversary.
“Doctor Who: The Movie has been newly restored from the original 35mm film elements, bringing this beloved adventure back to life like never before.”
– BBC
4K UHD Technical Specs
- Discs: 2 (4K UHD & Blu-ray)
- Video: 4K UHD 2160p
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Audio: Dolby Atmos / 5.1 / Stereo
- Running Time: 90 mins approx.
- Rating: 12
Blu-ray Technical Specs
- Discs: 2
- Region: B
- Video: 1080p High Definition
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Audio: Dolby Atmos / 5.1 / Stereo
- Running Time: 90 mins approx.
- Rating: 12
Special Features
- The ‘Uncensored’ UK Version
- The USA Broadcast Version
- Soundtrack in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 & stereo.
- Sylvester McCoy & Janet Fielding Featurette
- 3 New Featurettes with Daphne Ashbrook, Eric Roberts & Yee Jee Tso
- 2 Audio Commentaries
- Isolated Music Score
- Production Info Text
- The Seven Year Hitch Making-of Documentary
- Paul McGann’s Audition Tape
- Alternate Takes
- Electronic Press Kit & Behind the Scenes Footage
- TARDIS Tour
- BBC Trails
Purchase Information
You can pre-order, Doctor Who: The Movie now on 4K Ultra HD for £24.99 or Blu-ray £14.99 from Amazon or HMV. (Prices correct as of 23rd April 2026).
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Release Date
Doctor Who: The Movie (1996) 4K UHD & Blu-ray releases on 25th May 2026 in the UK.
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