By Trendsetter Tribune 
Disney is officially shutting down Hulu as a standalone service — and pushing tens of millions of viewers into its flagship Disney+ platform in one of the boldest moves of the streaming wars.
After nearly 20 years as a household name, Hulu’s brand is being retired as an independent app, its shows and movies folded into a unified Disney+ experience. For longtime subscribers, the message is simple — and brutal:
👉 The Hulu app is going away. The migration is not optional.
Disney is framing the move as “simplification.” But for more than 50 million users who built their watchlists, profiles, and habits around Hulu, the shift brings confusion, disruption — and likely price changes.
How Disney Took Total Control — And Moved Fast
Hulu once operated as a joint venture with Comcast. That dynamic ended once Disney pushed to buy the remaining 33% stake — a process marked by valuation fights and corporate drama.
Disney eventually secured full control, clearing the way for a sweeping restructuring.
Once it had the keys, Disney stopped hinting — and started shutting things down:
- First came Hulu tiles inside Disney+
- Then bundles quietly shifted toward Disney branding
- Finally, Disney confirmed Hulu would vanish as a standalone app
Coverage has described the decision bluntly
Hulu is being shut down and absorbed into Disney+.
What Happens to Hulu Users Now?
Open Hulu today and the familiar green branding is overshadowed by prompts steering viewers toward Disney+. Watchlists, profiles, and viewing history are being migrated — but subscribers still have homework: