# Where to watch Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic (2025) in the UK

> Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic (2025) is available to watch free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2025  
**Runtime:** 58 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 1.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T17:55:37.969Z)  

## Synopsis

Virologist Dr Chris van Tulleken embarks on a global investigation into the hunt for the pathogen that could trigger the next pandemic and the cutting-edge science developed to tackle it. Known only as ‘Disease X’, it is shrouded in uncertainty. Its origin is unknown, how it could spread is unclear, but its impact could be much more severe than Covid-19. To uncover what Disease X might be, where it could emerge and what traits it needs to spread, Chris follows the paths of past deadly viruses. He visits the ground zero of the Nipah virus in Malaysia, which inspired the film Contagion. He also heads to the front line of the ongoing bird flu outbreak in US dairy cattle in California.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BBC iPlayer](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/search?q=Disease%20X%3A%20Hunting%20the%20Next%20Pandemic)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic for free in the UK?**

Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic (2025) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom.

**Is Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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