Hulu has been around for a while and, for our money, it's one of the absolute best streaming services available. From great movies like Anatomy of a Fall and Talk to Me to excellent television series like Shogun, Abbott Elementary, and The Bear (check out our The Bear season 3 review here) there is always something awesome to watch. You can even watch Love Island UK! The big finale comes up on July 29, so check out our guide on how to watch Love Island UK in the US to learn how to catch it on Hulu.
Below, we've detailed all of the best Hulu deals and bundles so you can get started on your streaming adventures with their library right away. This includes the brand-new Hulu, Disney+, and Max streaming bundle, which starts at just $16.99/month. To see even more streaming and bundle deals, make sure to check out our roundups of the best Disney Plus deals and the best Max deals.
It's official, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery have launched the brand-new Disney+, Hulu, and Max streaming bundle. The bundle can be purchased on any of the three streaming services and starts at $16.99/month for the ad-supported tier or $29.99/month for ad-free access across all three platforms. If you're looking to cut down on streaming costs and currently own all three of these, this is an excellent bundle to invest in. It'll save you quite a bit compared to what you'd pay for the three of them separately - 34% on the ad-supported plan and 38% on the ad-free plan!
Looking to add a little extra to your streaming plan? The great news is that you can add Disney+ (With Ads) onto your plan for an additional $2 a month. It requires you to have a Hulu (With Ads) or Hulu (No Ads) base plan subscription, but then you'll gain access to Disney's entire library (from Marvel to Pixar to FX and so much more) for only $2 extra. That's a deal you definitely don't want to miss.
If you're a student enrolled in a university (a US Title IV accredited college or university, per Hulu's website), you can sign up for Hulu (With Ads) for $1.99 a month. That's an excellent deal if you're a student, saving you $6 on the usual monthly price.
Hulu is available in a couple of different tiers. You can get the least expensive option for $7.99 a month (and get your first month free), which gives you access to everything exclusive, tons of movies, Hulu Originals, children's programming, and more, but you'll have to stomach some ads. If you want to get rid of the ads, you can spring for the $17.99 a month Hulu (No Ads) package (and the first month is still free).
If you want a more affordable option when it comes to a Hulu subscription, you can't go wrong with a bundle, and Hulu has several to choose from:
There is a bonkers amount of shows and movies you can watch on Hulu. Let's start at the top and simply talk about the verticals on offer with the base subscription, because if we also talk about what is available via Disney+, ESPN+, or live TV, we'll be here forever. (You can also sync up Hulu with HBO to gain access to things like Succession and the new season of House of the Dragon.)
Here's what you get:
Hulu has some awesome shows, including many that are finished or are ongoing. For comedy, Community and New Girl are awesome for self-contained highjinks, and It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia has a whopping 16 seasons available. What We Do In The Shadows, Modern Family, Cougar Town, Broad City, Abbott Elementary, and Drunk History; there is a ton of great stuff to get into, whether your sense of humor is edgy or not.
There are also some big originals, like The Bear, The Old Man, The Handmaid's Tale, and Only Murders In The Building.
As far as animated fare, there are modern adult classics like Rick and Morty and Bob's Burgers, as well as Futurama, Family Guy, and King of the Hill. Anime staples like Cowboy Bebop are also available. And if you want to bring more youth-friendly fun, Gravity Falls, Steven Universe, Animaniacs, Adventure Time, and Curious George are just a small sample of what Hulu has available.
Hulu isn't going anywhere. As a matter of fact, beyond it being awarded the best streaming service of 2023 by us and receiving a 9/10 in our updated Hulu review, it was bought in full by Disney in November last year and the House of Mouse has created a one-app experience for those bundling Hulu and Disney+. With an FX partnership, Hulu is also home to those shows, including the latest drama miniseries, Shogun.
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Original story from Brian Barnett.