When it comes to anime streaming services, Hulu might not immediately be what comes to mind. In a world with as dominant a dedicated service as Crunchyroll is, Hulu's role is more of a consolidation of high-quality options. But now, after just shy of 18 years as a streaming service, Hulu confirms it's getting ready to shutter the app.

With the update courtesy of Variety , Hulu is set to phase out its standalone app starting in 2026 in the U.S. to merge it with the Disney+ service. International users will see Disney+ rebrand the Star tile as Hulu on October 8, with Hulu intended to represent Disney's global entertainment brand. For anime fans, it's the end of an era.

Hulu Begins App Phaseout for Move to Disney+

The Hulu logo on a bluish background

While Disney+ as a service has

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