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Hulu users report issues during the 2025 Oscars

Hulu users experienced major streaming interruptions during the 2025 Oscars, leading to confusion and frustration as they missed key performances and segments of the ceremony.
The technical issues began around 7 p.m. ET, with about 33,650 customers reporting problems with login and video streaming, according to DownDetector.com.
A Disney spokesperson confirmed the technical issues, stating, "This evening, we experienced technical and livestream issues on Hulu which impacted some Oscars viewers."
Hulu advised users to restart their apps to resolve the issue, acknowledging the frustrations faced by viewers during the live event.

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