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Disney to Merge Hulu Into Disney+ App by 2026

Following its $9 billion Hulu buyout, Disney will retire the standalone Hulu app in favor of a unified Disney+ platform by 2026.

Overview

  • Disney will phase out the standalone Hulu app and launch a combined Disney+ and Hulu streaming experience in 2026 while still offering standalone subscriptions
  • Beginning this fall, Disney+ users outside the United States will see the Hulu brand replace the existing Star tile to unify global entertainment offerings
  • The company will cease disclosing individual subscriber figures for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ in favor of new performance metrics
  • Hulu’s live TV service will be folded into a proposed joint venture with Fubo, with integration into Disney+ slated for 2026
  • Disney will launch a standalone ESPN streaming service on August 21 priced at $29.99 per month, with bundle discounts alongside Disney+ and Hulu