One of the first and largest streaming platforms in the U.S. is going away next year. On Wednesday, Disney announced it will soon integrate the streaming platform Hulu into its Disney+ platform, marking the end of Hulu.
In the announcement, Disney reassured Hulu customers that they will still be able to access all of Hulu’s content through the Disney+ app once the switchover is complete in 2026. This means original shows, movies and documentaries exclusive to Hulu will be available through Disney+.
Hulu currently has an estimated 55.5 million subscribers in the U.S.
International Hulu customers have already experienced a shift as the platform has replaced the Star brand as the hub for content directed toward older Disney+ users.
While there is no exact date for when the switch will happen in the U.S., Disney says that users of both platforms will notice changes in the coming weeks.
“With this change, and in preparation for a fully integrated unified app experience next year, users will begin to see further integrations of Hulu across the Disney+ app as part of an ongoing and iterative slate of product updates on the homepage and beyond,” Disney said in a statement. “This includes a series of design and navigation enhancements rolling out over the coming weeks and months — offering a more dynamic and intuitive experience.”
Along with the addition of Hulu content, Disney+ users will also see changes to the service’s menus and features. A new “For You” tab will be added to the menu, as well as improvements to menu design and navigation.
Hulu launched as a beta platform in 2007 before becoming available to the public in 2008. Disney purchased a majority stake in the company in 2019 and took over as its full owner earlier this year.
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