Doctor Who's new spinoff, American fans have to wait until 2026

Doctor Who's latest spin-off, 'The War Between the Land and the Sea', produced by the British BBC, was released through BBC One and BBC iPlayer in December 2025. However, overseas viewers, including the United States, are expected to be able to watch it on Disney+ only after May 2026.

This five-part mini-series adopts a 'doctor-less scenario' and features a tense development in which humanity responds to a crisis on its own. An ancient marine race called Sea Devils (Homo Aqua) appears, and UNIT commanders Kate Lethbridge-Stewart (played by Gemma Redgrave) and Barclay (played by Russell Tovey) play the main characters.

Why VPN is essential for international viewers

Regional restrictions on streaming services are a major inconvenience to overseas travelers and residents. BBC iPlayer is designed to be accessible only within the UK, so it cannot be viewed in the usual way overseas, such as in the US or Korea.

A virtual private network (VPN) is a technology that can bypass these regional restrictions. It changes the user's Internet access location to another country and makes it appear as if the user is accessing the Internet from that country. However, you must comply with the terms of use of each streaming service, and when using BBC iPlayer, you must create a BBC account and log in.

Additional features and security benefits of VPN

Recently, VPN services provide a variety of security features beyond simply bypassing regional restrictions. It includes ad blocking, malware prevention, password management, and data leak monitoring, and some premium plans even offer encrypted cloud storage and identity theft insurance.

If you are a user who wants to use streaming services you subscribe to in Korea without interruption even while on an overseas business trip or traveling, it is worth considering introducing a VPN. However, free VPN services may cause slow speeds or privacy issues, so it is recommended to choose a reliable paid service.