Disney will retire the standalone Hulu app in a phased shutdown, affecting more than 53 million subscribers and moving content to Disney+. The Hulu app shutdown begins February 5, 2026, when Nintendo Switch Hulu access ends, with other platforms following on later dates. Disney+ migration will transfer profiles, watch history, and preferences, while subscription pricing aligns to Disney+ bundle tiers. Older smart TVs and discontinued streaming devices that lack Disney+ compatibility risk losing Hulu access entirely as platforms are removed. Background: Disney gained full Hulu ownership between 2023 and 2025 after the Fox deal and Comcast transaction, and analysts debate how consolidation will affect churn.
