Disney officially shuts down Hulu after 20 years

As one of the key names in the flow for more than twenty years, Hulu’s days as an independent platform have been officially numbered.

Disney confirmed this week that the service would be completely endured by 2026 and will start Disney+ and the transition will begin in early October. As of October 8, Hulu will replace the star brand in the international markets of Disney+and will be the general entertainment center for adult -oriented programming abroad.

In the Disney+ application of subscribers in the USA, the company said that “an ongoing and repetitive arduvaz” will begin to see more hulu integration. Long -term target: a single application with Disney and its Hulu content in one place.

Hulu was released in 2007 and became one of the most well -known names in the stream, known to carry the existing season TV shows and originals such as Handmaid’s tale. After completing the long -awaited agreement with Comcast, Disney received full control of the service this summer.

Hulu disappears as an application, the brand itself does not go. Disney plans to marketing “Hulu on Disney+globally, and bets that the name has a stronger recognition with the international viewers than Star.

Shift is also Disney Raising Rates opposite the flow series. From 21 October:

• With ads, Disney+ will rise from $ 9.99 per month to $ 11.99.

• Disney+ Premium (no advertisement) will rise from $ 16 to $ 19.

• While advertising rises to $ 11.99, the advertising -free version remains at $ 18.99.

• Hulu + Advertising Live TV increases $ 7 to $ 9 per month.

• Espn Select (formerly ESPN+) increases $ 1 to $ 12.99.

Disney says that changes reflect both a united Disney+/Hulu experience and the expanded catalog with the continuing investment.

What does it mean for subscribers?

For now, customers can subscribe to Disney+ and Hulu as separate services. However, until 2026, all the HULU content will live in Disney+, the application and platform will be completely removed.

The movement allows a great reshaping of Disney’s flow strategy. After running multiple brands in parallel for years, the company will facilitate consolidation to find shows and facilitate Disney’s competition in a crowded flow market.

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