Doctor Who Day brings Tenth Doctor and Rose back to cinemas with The Satan Pit Extended Cut on November 23

# What's happening

BBC Studios, CinemaLive and Fathom Entertainment are bringing a newly re-edited, movie-length cut of the two-part Tenth Doctor story—The Impossible Planet and The Satan Pit—to cinemas for one night only on November 23, 2026. The screening is part of the annual Doctor Who Day commemorating the original 1963 broadcast.

# What's different about this cut

This theatrical presentation restores deleted scenes and adds never-before-seen extended footage that previously appeared only on DVD. The two episodes have been re-edited into a single cinematic experience that runs as a movie-length feature rather than separate television episodes.

# Why this story was chosen

Planet/The Satan Pit is widely remembered for its scope, horror elements, emotional stakes, and for introducing the Ood. The story features David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor and Billie Piper as Rose Tyler, and centers on Sanctuary Base 6—an outpost orbiting a black hole—where crew members uncover something ancient beneath the surface and confront an entity called the Beast.

# Special content at screenings

Each event will include an exclusive interview with director and producer James Strong, an International Emmy and multiple BAFTA award winner, who reflects on making the two-part story.

# Where and when to see it

# Who's organizing it

BBC Studios is the rights holder and Global Events Director Natasha Spence is quoted on the discovery value of restoring material into a beloved story. CinemaLive is handling exhibition in partnership with BBC Studios and Fathom Entertainment is managing US distribution for the event.

# Practical takeaways for fans

• If you want to attend, mark November 23 in your calendar and be ready when tickets go on sale September 25 at 9AM local time.

• Expect a feature-length presentation that stitches together the two episodes with additional footage, plus an interview with James Strong.

# Context and relevance

Doctor Who Day is observed annually on November 23 to mark the first Doctor Who episode broadcast in 1963. This cinema event presents a way for audiences to experience a modern classic of the series on the big screen, with extra footage not seen in standard telecasts.