Disney is Nixing the Standalone Hulu App

Disney is eliminating the standalone Hulu app, reports Variety. Rather than abstracted Hulu and Disney+ apps, Disney plans to connection a unified streaming app that includes some services.


The caller app volition debut successful 2026, and portion it volition see some Disney+ and Hulu, customers volition inactive capable to bargain standalone subscriptions to each service.

"The institution is taking large steps guardant successful streaming with the upcoming motorboat of ESPN's direct-to-consumer service, our just-announced plans with the NFL, and our forthcoming integration of
Hulu into Disney+, creating a genuinely differentiated streaming proposition that harnesses the highest-caliber brands and franchises, wide entertainment, household programming, news, and industry-leading sports content," Disney CEO Bob Iger said of the program during the company's 3rd 4th net call.

Iger claims the combined app volition supply an "improved user experience" and caller opportunities for advertizing revenue.

Disney+ and Hulu person a combined 183 cardinal paid subscriptions, up 2.6 cardinal since past quarter.
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