The actor - who played the Ninth Doctor for a single series in 2005 - sent a special message to be read out a British Film Institute event celebrating the programme's 50th anniversary.
The BFI screened two episodes from Eccleston's run as the Time Lord as part of its Doctor Who at 50 season.
Eccleston - who did not attend the event - praised director Joe Ahearne and joked about potential future 100th anniversary celebrations.
He said: "I love the BFI. I love the Doctor and hope you enjoy this presentation.
"Joe Ahearne directed five of the 13 episodes of the first series. He understood the tone the show needed completely - strong, bold, pacy visuals coupled with wit, warmth and a twinkle in the performances, missus.
"If Joe agrees to direct the 100th anniversary special, I will bring my sonic and a stair-lift and - providing the Daleks don't bring theirs - I, the Ninth Doctor, vow to save the universe and all you apes in it."
In April, the BBC denied rumours that Eccleston had pulled out of the upcoming 50th anniversary episode, stating that he had never signed up to take part in the first place.
An official source said: "Chris met with Steven Moffat a couple of times to talk about Steven's plans for the Doctor Who 50th anniversary episode.
"After careful thought, Chris decided not to be in the episode. He wishes the team all the best."
Eccleston is currently filming new ITV drama Lucan , in which he plays famed gambling club host John Aspinall.
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