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.
In the mortal words of the title character of the franchise, "It's alive!" FX has officially granted a pilot order to the Mel Brooks comedy Very Young Frankenstein, previously in the development phase. As a spinoff to the 1974 Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle-starred classic, the project, which was in the works back in June, […]
During San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2025 earlier this summer, we learned that Seth MacFarlane's Family Guy would be back this fall for a Hulu Halloween special and later in the year for a holiday special. Set to haunt streaming screens beginning on October 6th, the Halloween special "A Little Fight Music" finds Brian and Stewie […]
In two weeks, Korvo (Dan Stevens), Yumyulack (Sean Giambrone), Terry (Thomas Middleditch), Jesse (Mary Mack), and The Pupa (Sagan McMahan) will see their mission on Earth come to an end when the 10-episode sixth and final season of EPs Mike McMahan and Josh Bycel's Solar Opposites hits Hulu screens. But don't think for one second […]
Despite Nexstar and Sinclair continuing to preempt the late-night talk show on their affiliate stations, Jimmy Kimmel Live! returned on Tuesday night, nearly a week after ABC pulled the show over comments Jimmy Kimmel made during last Tuesday's monologue. After hearing from late-night colleagues Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jon Stewart, and Seth Meyers last night […]
Despite Nexstar and Sinclair—two media companies that own many ABC affiliate stations around the country—deciding to keep the late-night host off their stations' airwaves, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Kimmel Live! are set to return to Disney-owned ABC tonight. ABC's decision to pull the show came after pressure from FCC Chair Brendan Carr, Nexstar, and Sinclair over comments Kimmel made during his […]
Without jumping into spoilers since the season finale, S01E08: "The Real Monsters," just wrapped, it's safe to say that FX Networks and Showrunner Noah Hawley's Sydney Chandler-starring Alien: Earth leaves a whole lot of really great questions that could use at least another season to answer. Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Hawley shared how he approached the […]
Winning over critics and viewers is never an easy thing. Being able to do that within the universe of a beloved franchise has become damn near impossible. The fact that FX Networks and Showrunner Noah Hawley's Sydney Chandler-starring Alien: Earth has been able to pull that off is a testament to Hawley, the cast, and the […]
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle remake is coming to Hulu on October 22. This one stars Maika Monroe (Longlegs), Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Raúl Castillo, Martin Starr, Mileiah Vega, Riki Lindhome, and Shannon Cochran. Michelle Garza Cervera directs from a script by Micah Bloomberg based on a screenplay by Amanda Silver. The 1992 film starred Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy, Ernie Hudson, Julianne Moore and Madeline Zima, […]
As "Buffy" fans await word on where things stand 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 sequel spinoff series pilot for Hulu, Gellar is attempting to fix a mistake that a lot […]
In eight days, the epic saga that is the story of Glen Powell and Michael Waldron's Chad Powers will be told! Actually, it's a half-hour streaming comedy focused on Russ Holliday (Powell), whose wild ways finally get the best of him, costing the up-and-coming QB a chance at a successful college and professional football career. […]
If you had a chance to check out the marvelous Sarah Paulson and the incredible Evan Peters during the 77th Emmy Awards earlier this month (more on that below), then you know that the buzz around Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's American Horror Story Season 13 is getting louder and louder. While nothing official has been announced, we've […]
If there was ever a time to use the phrase, "the hunter has now become the hunted," it would be heading into next week's season finale of FX Networks and Showrunner Noah Hawley's Sydney Chandler-starring Alien: Earth. Based on the trailer for "The Real Monsters" that was released, we've got a ton of questions. Will we […]
Glen Powell and Michael Waldron's half-hour Hulu comedy series Chad Powers sees Russ Holliday's (Powell) wild ways finally getting the best of him, costing the up-and-coming QB a chance at an epically successful college and professional football career. But when one star falls, another will rise and shine – and that star's name is Chad […]
With only two weeks to go until ABC and series star and creator Quinta Brunson's Abbott Elementary throws open its doors for a fifth season, viewers are getting a look at what's to come with the release of an official trailer (waiting for you above) and a new portrait image gallery waiting for you below. […]
Based on what we've seen from the second season opener of Showrunner Todd Harthan and ABC's Kaitlin Olson (FXX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, HBO Max's Hacks)-starring High Potential, the Game Maker isn't quite done with Morgan (Olson) – and Morgan's personal life isn't getting any easier, either. While we have nearly an entire week for spoilers […]
Welcome back to our first official updated preview for tonight's second season premiere of Showrunner Todd Harthan and ABC's Kaitlin Olson (FXX's It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, HBO Max's Hacks)-starring High Potential. Previously, we passed along the overviews for S02E01: "Pawns" (Sept. 16th), S02E02: "Checkmate" (Sept. 23rd), and S02E03: "Eleven Minutes" (Sept. 30th). From there, we learned […]
It goes without saying that as much as we love covering what series creator and showrunner Alexi Hawley and the team behind ABC's The Rookie have to share while production is underway, we also love covering the fun, goofy moments. For this go-around, it's a whole lot of the latter, and it comes courtesy of Fillion. […]
Once again, FX Networks and Showrunner Noah Hawley's Sydney Chandler-starring Alien: Earth makes the great case that humans are the deadliest and least trustworthy "predators" out there. That's saying a lot considering we saw what those killer flies could do to a hybrid. We've got reprogramming, nasty negotiations between Kavalier (Samuel Blenkin) and Yutani (Sandra Yi Sencindiver), […]
Earlier this summer, we learned that Chase Sui Wonders (The Studio) was set as a guest star in 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 sequel series pilot for Hulu. During the 77th Emmy […]
Before we get to an early preview of FX Networks and Showrunner Noah Hawley's Sydney Chandler-starring Alien: Earth S01E07: "Emergence" (our updated preview will still hit on Tuesday), it seems that the hit FX and Hulu series has gotten some serious high praise from someone who knows a thing or two about epic horror and suspense. […]
