Fans can revisit the Impossible Planet in a new movie edit containing never before seen footage – in cinemas for Doctor Who Day 2026
For readers of Blogtor Who, the 23rd of November is now and forever, Doctor Who Day. It’s the anniversary of the broadcast of the very first episode An Unearthly Child, and both fans and the BBC use it every year to celebrate the show. This year, BBC Studios have teamed up with CinemaLive and Fathom Entertainment. Together, they’re inviting fans to Doctor Who: The Satan Pit Extended Cut. One of the Doctor and Rose’s most chilling and atmospheric adventures will be on the big screen for the first time. It’s a special one-night-only Doctor Who Day cinema event taking place on the 23rd of November 2026. And over 1,000 cinemas across the UK, Ireland, U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand are taking part.
Moreover, this Doctor Who: The Satan Pit – Extended Movie Cut will present the two episode story The Impossible Planet/The Satan Pit as a newly re-edited, movie-length cinematic cut. Deleted scenes, previously only available on physical media releases, have been re-integrated into the story alongside never-before-seen extended footage. Fans already widely regard the two-parter as one of the standout stories of modern Doctor Who. Now the movie edition features more scale, horror, and emotional stakes than ever before.
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.
Fans across three continents will unite for this unique Doctor Who Day event
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.”
Doctor Who: The Satan Pit – Extended Movie Edit
The TARDIS brings the Doctor (David Tennant) and Rose Tyler (Billie Piper) to 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.
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.
