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Disney Elevates Hulu on Disney+ Globally With Full Integration Coming in 2026

U.S. price increases signal a push toward a unified, more personalized platform.

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Overview

  • As of October 8, the Star tile is gone outside the U.S., with Hulu now serving as the general entertainment hub on Disney+.
  • Disney confirmed Hulu’s content will be fully integrated into Disney+ in 2026, completing the transition to a single app.
  • The company is rolling out iterative updates that include a more visual home screen, redesigned navigation, an upgraded For You tab, a refreshed Live hub, poster-style artwork and badges, enhanced profiles, and iOS widgets.
  • In the U.S., both Disney+ and Hulu remain available as separate subscriptions, and Disney has not set a date to retire Hulu’s standalone app.
  • Price hikes take effect October 21 in the U.S., with Disney+ with ads rising to $11.99 per month, Disney+ Premium to $18.99, and Hulu with ads to $11.99, while Hulu’s ad-free plan stays at $18.99.