Hulu As We Know It Will Be Gone By 2026

The Real Reason Disney Is Killing Hulu

It’s bad news for movie and TV lovers everywhere.

Hulu As We Know It Will Be Gone By 2026

Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/ShutterstockFor almost 20 years, TV lovers have logged into Hulu to keep up with The Kardashians, turn up the heat with The Bear, and gawk at the toxic love triangles on Tell Me Lies. But in a short period of time, the Hulu app will disappear from your dashboards and phone screens. Disney+ recently announced that it will be “fully integrating” Hulu by 2026. So, what does that mean for your favorite shows? And will it af…

Disney is shutting down the Hulu app in 2026

Disney is officially retiring the standalone Hulu app as it prepares to roll the entire service into Disney+ by 2026. After years of bundling and slow integration, the company confirmed that Hulu will be fully absorbed into Disney+, creating one unified streaming experience. This means a single app will house everything—from Marvel and Pixar to FX, ABC, and adult dramas. You’ll still be able to purchase Hulu on its own, but the default path forw…

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