A leaked Disney memo suggests the standalone Hulu app's days may be numbered
A leaked memo indicates that Disney may soon phase out the standalone Hulu app. This contradicts earlier statements from the company claiming no plans to discontinue the service. The internal document suggests that Hulu content will be integrated into Disney+, with a potential completion date by the end of 2026.
- ▪Disney's internal memo suggests plans to close the Hulu app.
- ▪The transition of Hulu content to Disney+ could be completed by the end of 2026.
- ▪Disney has previously stated there were no current plans to end Hulu's standalone service.
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Entertainment Streaming A leaked Disney memo suggests the standalone Hulu app's days may be numbered So much for “no current plans” to sunset the app. By Anna Washenko May 28, 2026 4:53 pm EST Miguel Lagoa/Shutterstock If you thought the news that Disney wasn't planning to axe Hulu's standalone app seemed too good to be true, it appears you were right. Despite the entertainment giant's official line earlier this month that "All Hulu subscribers will also continue to have access to the standalone app to stream their favorite Hulu content," that access may be short-lived. Business Insider reported that, according to an internal memo, Disney will look to eventually close down the streaming service it took over starting in 2023.
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