Disney to Phase Out Hulu as Standalone Service, Integrate Content into Disney+ by 2026
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Summary
Disney is phasing out Hulu as a standalone streaming platform after 20 years, with plans to fully integrate Hulu's content into Disney+ by 2026. The transition begins with Hulu replacing the Star brand internationally on October 8, becoming Disney's global hub for adult-oriented programming. In the U.S., Hulu content will gradually merge into Disney+ as part of a unified streaming strategy.
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Disney announced that by 2026, Hulu's content will be fully integrated into Disney+, marking the end of an era for the streaming service that launched in 2007.
Starting October 8, Hulu will replace the Star brand internationally, becoming Disney's global hub for adult-oriented programming.
In the U.S., Hulu content will gradually merge into Disney+ as part of a unified streaming strategy.
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