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.
ABC and Disney are bringing some big-time holiday vibes to our screens tonight from 8-10 pm ET/PT (the next day on Hulu and Disney+) with The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular, returning for its tenth season. Hosted by Derek Hough and narrated by Ginnifer Goodwin (voice of Judy Hopps in Zootopia 2), the holiday tradition […]
When it comes to how things are looking 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, we've been getting some great insights from Gellar and Zhao over the past […]
In terms of streaming series that deserved to be more than a "one-and-done," Zoë Kravitz's (Big Little Lies) take on High Fidelity would need to be at the top of that list. When the news came down back in 2020, it was surprising because the series had scored well with both critics and viewers (and […]
ABC is ready to hit the holidays hard beginning this Monday, December 1st (from 8-10 pm ET/PT), with The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular returning for its tenth season. Hosted by Derek Hough and narrated by Ginnifer Goodwin (voice of Judy Hopps in Zootopia 2), the holiday tradition will feature new musical performances from […]
When it comes to insights on 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, Zhao has been going above and beyond (especially considering she's also promoting an Oscars-buzzing film of […]
When Michael D. Fuller signed on as co-showrunner for Murdaugh: Death in the Family alongside Erin Lee Carr, one of the biggest challenges was providing adequate time to feature the various members of the Murdaugh family, whose empire in South Carolina had been built across generations. Sadly, you can only fit so much within an eight-episode miniseries. What the two […]
Heading into the holidays, we've heard rumblings that the fourth season of ABC and Showrunners Liz Heldens and Daniel Thomsen's hit series was going to be a bit brutal on Ramón Rodríguez's Will Trent. If that's the case, then we're glad to see the cast let their "Glee" flag fly with a new teaser that […]
When Michael D. Fuller decided to adapt the infamous Murdaugh family story with co-creator Erin Lee Carr for the screen, inspired by the true crime podcast from Mandy Matney (played by Brittany Snow in the series), the duo knew they had a tall task ahead with so many moving parts. From a tragic boating accident, embezzlement, extramarital affairs, to a tragic double-murder, […]
Ryan Murphy and Kim Kardashian's All's Fair might be getting only 3% love from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, but it's getting 100% love from Hulu. And what better way for the streaming service to show it loves the Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Sarah Paulson, and Glenn Close-starring series than to give it a Season […]
When Johnny Berchtold took on the role of Paul Murdaugh, son of Alex (Jason Clarke) and Maggie Murdaugh (Patricia Clarke) in the Hulu true crime miniseries Murdaugh: Death in the Family, it would become an opportunity not only redeem Paul, who was dealing with the fallout of a tragic drunken boating accident that claimed the […]
With the ensemble-focused Murdaugh: Death in the Family going in so many directions, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle. Luckily, creators Michael D. Fuller and Erin Lee Car steered the "boat" accordingly, when needed. As the story begins with the Murdaugh youths, with Paul (Johnny Berchtold) and Buster (Will Harrison) out on a […]
While Murdaugh: Death in the Family features an ensemble cast, the bulk of the burden literally bears on star Jason Clarke, who plays family patriarch Alex Murdaugh. Initially, trying to manage a tragic boating accident involving the death of a family friend, things start to spiral out of control, thanks in part to a reporter, […]
When examining the Hulu limited series Murdaugh: Death in the Family, we encounter the infamous Murdaugh family, one of the most influential in South Carolina, whose claim to fame is their prominent legal practice and community involvement. Following a fateful boating accident involving their children, leading to the death of one of its passengers and the subsequent liability […]
While we continue waiting for the final word from Hulu on 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, Zhao has been dropping some insights (while avoiding spoilers) into the project and […]
Tonight, the Country Music Association and ABC roll out the 59th Annual CMA Awards to honor the best and brightest that Country Music has to offer this past year. But before nine-time CMA Award winner Lainey Wilson takes the stage as the host of the star-studded event, we have a complete "pregame" preview waiting for you […]
Fans of Ben Bocquelet's animated universe are in for a treat before we wrap up 2025. Earlier today, a key art poster was released announcing that new episodes of The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball will hit Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ on December 22nd. Cartoon Network and HBO Max international viewers will get a chance […]
Before nine-time CMA Award winner Lainey Wilson returns on Wednesday night to host the Country Music Association and ABC's 59th Annual CMA Awards (airing live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville from 8-11 pm EST), country music star Luke Bryan will be taking ABC's 20/20 viewers on a journey through Nashville's legendary stages — from the […]
We spent Halloween with the Griffins, so it wouldn't be that big of a stretch to spend the rest of the holiday season with them. That's precisely what we're going to get a chance to do beginning November 28th, when the Family Guy Holiday Special hits Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ screens: "Disney's Hulu's Family […]
As we keep watching our radar for any word on the status of 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, Zhao is offering some additional insights on the project […]
With all of the attention being focused on All's Fair, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, and the recently announced all-star 13th season of American Horror Story, now seems like the perfect time to spotlight an upcoming Ryan Murphy (FX's Grotesquerie, ABC's Doctor Odyssey) project that's been on our radar since it was first announced. Of […]
