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The event will include the full 60-minute special plus two exclusive bonus features, A New Kind of Superhero, giving a special inside look at Doctor Who’s concept of a modern superhero, and a special Christmas Doctor Who Extra, showing the making of this year’s special, with appearances by stars Peter Capaldi and Matt Lucas, and showrunner and executive producer Steven Moffat.

Tickets for the 2016 Doctor Who Christmas Special can be purchased online from November 18 by visiting http://www.FathomEvents.com or participating theatre box offices. The event is expected to show in nearly 400 movie theatres through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network.

“The Return of Doctor Mysterio will be an excellent way for fans to celebrate the holidays in true Whovian style,” Soumya Sriraman, EVP, Franchise and Digital Enterprises, BBC Worldwide North America said.

“Doctor Who fans are one of our most dedicated audiences, and we expect they will show up in full force for this holiday special,” Fathom Events Vice President of Programming Kymberli Frueh added. “There’s no better way to enjoy this content than on the big screen and among fellow fans.”

The Doctor Who Christmas Special will air on BBC One and BBC AMERICA on Christmas Day. It is executive produced by Brian Minchin, produced by Peter Bennett, and directed by Ed Bazalgette (Poldark). It was shot in Cardiff at BBC Wales Roath Lock Studios. Doctor Who is produced by BBC Studios Wales.