Hulu set to keep existing as standalone streaming service and app (for now)
Disney said the standalone Hulu app will remain available while it adds profiles, live TV tools and other features to Disney+ for subscribers.
- Despite ongoing integration efforts, The Walt Disney Company confirmed on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, it has no immediate plans to shut down the standalone Hulu application, refuting recent reports about the service's discontinuation.
- Disney aims to create a "unified" streaming experience by combining content and features onto the Disney+ platform. Standalone subscriptions remain available in the United States as the company pursues deeper integration.
- Beginning Tuesday, May 19, 2026, eligible bundle subscribers can link Hulu profiles to Disney+ to sync watch history and recommendations. The platform is testing a new "Live Guide" for ABC News Live.
- The Hulu + Live TV service, operated through partnerships like Fubo, adds significant complexity to full migration. Disney will keep the standalone Hulu application operational until it can replicate all existing features.
- Currently, a Disney+ subscription starts at $12 per month, while a Hulu subscription is $12/month and the bundle is $13/month. This pricing strategy aims to streamline operations and simplify user navigation.
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