Hulu is a premier American streaming service that offers a distinctive hybrid model, combining a deep library of on-demand television series and films with an optional live TV component. It is uniquely known for providing next-day access to episodes from major broadcast networks and has cultivated a robust slate of critically acclaimed original programming. It operates as the general entertainment streaming pillar of its parent, The Walt Disney Company.
Hulu's strategic importance and brand identity are inextricably linked to its complex ownership history and its ultimate consolidation under The Walt Disney Company. It was originally conceived as a joint venture by several competing media giants—including NBCUniversal and Fox—as a collective defense against the rise of YouTube and Netflix. This origin as a repository for broadcast television content remains a key part of its value proposition.
The turning point was Disney's 2019 acquisition of 21st Century Fox, which instantly gave it a majority stake in Hulu. This initiated a multi-year process of buying out the remaining shares from Comcast, which concluded in 2023-2024, giving Disney full ownership and operational control. This consolidation was a deliberate strategic move. Disney now operates a three-pronged streaming strategy in the U.S.: Disney+ for family-friendly and major franchise content (Marvel, Star Wars), ESPN+ for sports, and Hulu as the crucial third pillar for general and adult-oriented entertainment. This structure allows Disney to compete across the entire market spectrum. This strategy is being globalized, as evidenced by the plan to rebrand the "Star" general entertainment hub on international versions of Disney+ to the Hulu brand, creating worldwide brand alignment.
Content Partner / Former Owner: Comcast (NBCUniversal)
Key Content Brands: FX on Hulu, Searchlight Pictures
Key Series
The Handmaid's Tale (2017–Present): The Emmy-winning dystopian drama that established Hulu as a major player in original content.
Only Murders in the Building (2021–Present): A critically acclaimed and widely popular mystery-comedy series.
The Bear (2022–Present): A cultural phenomenon and awards magnet, praised for its intense storytelling and performances.
Alien: Earth (2025–Present): A highly anticipated series from FX, set within the iconic Alien film universe, demonstrating the platform's role as a home for mature franchise extensions.
American Horror Stories (2021–Present): A spin-off of the popular FX anthology series, delivered exclusively on Hulu.
Futurama (Seasons 8–10): The revival of the beloved animated science-fiction sitcom, finding a new home on the service.
King of the Hill (Season 14): The upcoming revival of the classic animated sitcom, further cementing Hulu as a destination for beloved adult animation.
After an explosive three-episode premiere last week, FX Networks and Ryan Murphy's (FX's American Horror Story, ABC's Doctor Odyssey) Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall-starring adaptation of Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley's comic book series The Beauty returns tonight with the season's fourth chapter. In S01E04: "Beautiful Chimp Face," Cooper (Peters) may have found a […]
If you had a chance to check out our coverage of CCXP Brazil from back in early December, then you know that the fan event/convention dropped some pretty important intel on Hulu and series creator and executive producer Dan Fogelman's Sterling K. Brown-starring Paradise. Along with a new key art poster, the word came down […]
The Ryan Murphy adaptation of Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley's comic book The Beauty debuted three episodes last week on FX and Hulu in the US and Disney+ everywhere else. After the brutal reviews of Murphy's recent legal drama, All's Fair, The Beauty seemed to go over a little better for the showrunner with […]
Executive producer Ryan Murphy continues casting a wide creative net across the pop culture landscape with a broad range of television series, from 9-1-1 to American Horror Story to Doctor Odyssey to All's Fair, and so many more. Earlier today, we learned when Murphy's next (and already controversial) series will hit FX and Hulu screens. […]
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When we last checked in on anything having to do with EP Sarah Michelle Gellar, Showrunners Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman, director and executive producer Chloé Zhao, and EP Gail Berman's Gellar and Ryan K. Armstrong-starring Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale pilot for Hulu, Gellar was sharing what it was like working with "Buffyverse" […]
If you've been following our coverage of FX Networks and Ryan Murphy's (FX's American Horror Story, ABC's Doctor Odyssey) Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall-starring adaptation of Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley's comic book series The Beauty, then you know that it's been at the top of our list of shows we're excited about in […]
When we last checked in on Charisma Carpenter's The Bitch Is Back! "Buffy" rewatch podcast, Carpenter was joined by James Marsters (Spike) to discuss S02E03 "School Hard." But early on, their conversation focused on EP Sarah Michelle Gellar, Showrunners Nora Zuckerman and Lila Zuckerman, director and executive producer Chloé Zhao, and EP Gail Berman's Gellar […]
The Beauty boldly asks, "What are you willing to do to achieve physical perfection?" That's a question that The Corporation (Ashton Kutcher) is asking – and it has precisely what you need for your answer. Created by Ryan Murphy and Matt Hodgson, the FX sci-fi body horror series is based on the comic of the […]
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Another Tuesday brings another round of mystery, action, intrigue, and humor with ABC and Showrunner Todd Harthan's Kaitlin Olson-starring High Potential. Tonight, the death of a hitman brings the LAPD and FBI together on the case – whether they like it or not. Meanwhile, someone's playing matchmaker for Morgan (Olson) in S02E09: "Under the Rug." […]
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