US EditionHulu App Shutdown: What to Know About Its Final Days
Disney will merge Hulu’s on-demand library into Disney+ starting February 2026, with over 150 million combined subscribers reported as of late 2025.
- Next month The Walt Disney Company will begin shutting down the standalone Hulu app, with Nintendo saying the Hulu app on Nintendo Switch will cease operations on February 5, 2026.
- The Walt Disney Company is pursuing integration to streamline user experiences by folding Hulu into Disney+, complementing its bundling with ESPN+ amid over 150 million combined subscribers.
- On the Switch, the Hulu app let users watch in handheld or docked mode, while Disney+ lacks live feeds and DVR, limiting Hulu + Live TV features.
- Nintendo Switch owners will need to transition to Disney+ as Disney plans account migrations to transfer logins and viewing histories automatically; older smart TVs and streaming sticks may require updates or replacement.
- Uncertainty remains about Hulu + Live TV customers because there is no clear information on live features or service continuity, while The Walt Disney Company’s move affects competitors such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Paramount+ refining their ecosystems.
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