US EditionHulu Will Go Global and Fully Merge With Disney Plus
UNITED STATES, AUG 6 – Disney will replace the Star tile with Hulu on Disney+ internationally this fall, aiming for a unified app and 183 million combined Disney+ and Hulu subscribers, up 2.6 million this quarter.
- On August 6, 2025, Disney announced this autumn’s rollout of Hulu on Disney+, replacing the Star tile globally.
- The rebrand follows Disney only a few weeks ago completed buying out Comcast’s stake in Hulu, gaining full control.
- This quarter, Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions totaled 183 million, up by 2.6 million, as Hulu fully integrates from June.
- A source tells Deadline that what’s not yet clear is whether Hulu will remain a standalone app in the U.S., though it is expected to stay available into 2026 and phase-out reports appear premature.
- Meanwhile, executive commentary indicates Disney will implement app improvements over the coming months, culminating in a unified Disney+ and Hulu experience next year.
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