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About Hulu
53.6M
Paid subscribers in the U.S. (as of June 2024)
95+
Live channels
Our Story
2007
Hulu is founded
Established as a joint venture between News Corporation and NBC Universal, and later Providence Equity Partners and The Walt Disney Company.
2008
Hulu.com launches and brings television to consumers in a free ad-supported environment.
2009
Hulu’s first Super Bowl ad airs
In the iconic commercial, Alec Baldwin talks about Hulu’s TV offerings as an evil plot to destroy the world.
2010
Hulu launches subscription service, Hulu Plus
The subscription service gave consumers access to full series of some of their favorite shows, and marked the first time the service was available on many platforms.
August 2011
A Day in the Life
Hulu is the first streaming service to launch original content with its first first original, A Day in the Life.
September 2011
Hulu hits 1 million subscribers
July 2015
Showtime becomes the first premium network add-on offered on Hulu.
Today, Hulu offers HBO®, Showtime®, Cinemax®, and STARZ® add-ons.
September 2015
Hulu gives subscribers more choice and launches a commercial-free plan.
2016
Hulu hits 12 million subscribers.
May 2017
Hulu goes live with Live TV
The introduction of Live TV makes Hulu the only streaming service to offer customers live channels plus an on demand library, all in one place.
September 2017
Hulu becomes the first streaming service to take home the Outstanding Drama Series Emmy® Award with The Handmaid’s Tale
2018
Hulu celebrates 10 years
March 10th marks 10 years since Hulu’s public launch.
2019
The Walt Disney Company assumes full operational control of Hulu.
2023
Hulu Celebrates 15 Years
March 10th marks 15 years since Hulu’s public launch.
2024
In March, the Walt Disney Company announced the official launch of Hulu on Disney+ in the U.S. for Disney Bundle subscribers, bringing together the extensive Disney+ and Hulu libraries – including beloved characters, award-winning films and series, and 100 years’ worth of inspiring stories – all in one place.
About Hulu
Hulu is a leading premium streaming service that offers an expansive slate of live and on-demand entertainment through a wide array of subscription options that give consumers ultimate control over their viewing experience. As part of the Disney Entertainment segment, Hulu is the only on-demand offering that provides access to shows from every major U.S. broadcast network, libraries of hit TV series and films – including licensed content streaming exclusively on Hulu – and award-winning Originals. Hulu is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of bundle offerings with different combinations of Disney+ and ESPN+ and can be further personalized through a variety of premium and Live TV add-on subscriptions. With Hulu + Live TV, subscribers receive a unique combination of 95+ live news, entertainment and sports TV channels and can access Hulu’s on-demand library, Disney+, and ESPN+ all in one plan. Visit hulu.com to subscribe or learn more about the service.