Amazon Prime Video executives have said they would be open to discussions about major intellectual property, prompting speculation that the service could become Doctor Who’s next international streaming home. No deal is known to be under consideration, but the comments matter because Disney+ has ended its arrangement with BBC Studios after two seasons and a spin-off, leaving the programme’s international distribution future uncertain.

The remarks came at the Edinburgh TV Festival as Prime Video outlined plans to increase investment in UK scripted and unscripted productions. Executives said commissioning decisions and the UK budget are now based in London, with a focus on commercially broad programmes that retain distinctive voices and can appeal internationally; Doctor Who’s Disney-backed run reportedly faced high episode costs and disappointing ratings.