In 2026, Disney expects to shutter Hulu as a standalone app and service — and fully merge Hulu into Disney+. Why did the Mouse House decide to essentially sunset the Hulu platform, which some users believe is superior to Disney+?

Starting in 2026, Hulu will be phased out as a standalone app, with a unified Disney+/Hulu platform launching. Disney will also stop reporting subscriber numbers for its streaming services.

Disney plans to integrate Hulu with Disney+ by 2026, promising enhanced user experience, reduced churn rates, and significant operational efficiencies. CEO Bob Iger highlights the merger as a strategic move to cut costs and streamline operations,