Hulu App Decommissioned as Disney+ Integration Completes by 2026

Hulu App to be Decommissioned as Disney+ Integration Completes by 2026

If you’re a fan of Hulu, you might want to pay attention to this news. The popular streaming app is gearing up for some big changes, as Disney announced earlier this year that Hulu will be fully integrated into its Disney+ service by 2026. This means that the standalone Hulu app as we know it may be on its way out, potentially losing support and updates very soon.

Currently, Hulu is only available in the United States as a separate streaming platform. But Disney’s plan is to bring Hulu under the Disney+ umbrella. Starting this fall, Hulu will become a tile on the Disney+ app, joining other beloved brands like Pixar and Star Wars. And by the end of the year, Hulu will replace the Star tile on Disney+ internationally as well.

Disney’s CEO Bob Iger and CFO Hugh Johnston emphasized the benefits of this integration, promising a robust lineup of entertainment, including top-notch brands, family programming, news, and live sports content, all in one app. The process of integrating Hulu content into Disney+ began in 2024, with further improvements and new features rolling out in the coming months to enhance the overall streaming experience.

Recent reports suggest that Disney is actively working to bring Hulu’s content and features into Disney+ by the end of the year, at which point the Hulu app will be “decommissioned.” Disney is redirecting resources away from Hulu and slowing down development on the app in preparation for this transition. It’s a bittersweet moment for Hulu fans, but rest assured, the content will still be available on Disney+.

While it seems like Hulu’s days are numbered, the good news is that the entertainment you love won’t disappear—it’s just getting a new home on Disney+. Stay tuned for more updates on this integration as we get closer to 2026.