Hulu set to keep existing as standalone streaming service and app (for now)
Disney confirmed it has no plans to shut down Hulu as a standalone service or app, ensuring continued US subscriptions and app availability for now. The company is integrating Hulu’s features into Disney+, including linking Hulu profiles to Disney+ for unified watch history and recommendations, while testing new live TV guides and HDR10+ support." "article": "Disney stated it has no current plans to discontinue Hulu as a standalone streaming service or app, according to a company representative. The announcement follows Disney’s full acquisition of Hulu in June 2025, after purchasing Comcast’s remaining stake. Users can continue subscribing to Hulu independently in the US, including Hulu+Live TV, which offers broadcast channels and add-ons like Cinemax and Showtime—features not yet available on Disney+. The company is gradually merging Hulu’s technology with Disney+ to streamline operations and improve user experience. Disney+ already includes a Hulu tile for content access, and users can search for Hulu titles within the app. Recently, Disney introduced the ability to link Hulu profiles to Disney+, syncing watch history, watchlists, and recommendations for eligible subscribers. This rollout excludes users with Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max bundles for now. Disney is testing additional Hulu features on Disney+, such as a new TV guide for live content, including 24/7 channels like ABC News Live and *The Simpsons*. The platform also began supporting HDR10+ for over 1,000 Hulu titles in October. The integration aims to unify login tools, advertising platforms, metadata, and personalization while reducing costs and improving reliability. Despite the progress, Disney has not yet replicated all Hulu features on Disney+, including live TV and premium add-ons. The company will continue supporting standalone Hulu subscriptions until full integration is complete. For now, Hulu-only subscribers can access limited Disney+ and ESPN content within the Disney+ app.
Disney stated it has no current plans to discontinue Hulu as a standalone streaming service or app, according to a company representative. The announcement follows Disney’s full acquisition of Hulu in June 2025, after purchasing Comcast’s remaining stake. Users can continue subscribing to Hulu independently in the US, including Hulu+Live TV, which offers broadcast channels and add-ons like Cinemax and Showtime—features not yet available on Disney+. The company is gradually merging Hulu’s technology with Disney+ to streamline operations and improve user experience. Disney+ already includes a Hulu tile for content access, and users can search for Hulu titles within the app. Recently, Disney introduced the ability to link Hulu profiles to Disney+, syncing watch history, watchlists, and recommendations for eligible subscribers. This rollout excludes users with Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max bundles for now. Disney is testing additional Hulu features on Disney+, such as a new TV guide for live content, including 24/7 channels like ABC News Live and *The Simpsons*. The platform also began supporting HDR10+ for over 1,000 Hulu titles in October. The integration aims to unify login tools, advertising platforms, metadata, and personalization while reducing costs and improving reliability. Despite the progress, Disney has not yet replicated all Hulu features on Disney+, including live TV and premium add-ons. The company will continue supporting standalone Hulu subscriptions until full integration is complete. For now, Hulu-only subscribers can access limited Disney+ and ESPN content within the Disney+ app.
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