Hulu will be shutting down in the United States and the streaming service will be integrated into the Disney+ app. The new combined app will be available in 2026, according to parent company Disney in its quarterly earnings report Wednesday morning.
While the Hulu app will no longer be available for U.S. users, Hulu will replace the Star tile on the Disney+ international service internationally.
The announcement comes just after Disney finalized its buyout of Hulu from Comcast in June 2025, securing full ownership of the streaming service.
“Today we are announcing a major step forward in strengthening our streaming offering by fully integrating Hulu into Disney+,” said CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston shared in a statement. “This will create an impressive package of entertainment, pairing the highest-caliber brands and franchises, great general entertainment, family programming, news and industry-leading live sports content in a single app.”
The company said that bringing the two services together on one app will result in a better user experience, cut down on costs for the company, and provide better opportunities for advertisers.
“By creating a truly differentiated streaming offering, we will be providing subscribers tremendous choice, convenience, quality, and enhanced personalization,” the statement continued. “This will enhance our ability to continue to grow profitability and margins in our entertainment streaming business through expected higher engagement, lower churn, and advertising revenue potential, as well as operational efficiencies that over time may result in savings that we can reinvest back into the business.”