Anyone who has a Hulu subscription knows that it gives you access to one of the best streaming services around, one that is filled with both original content and a massive library of classic movies, TV shows, and more. If, for some reason, you have yet to sign up for Hulu, or let your membership lapse long ago and are thinking about adding it back to your collection, there are some things you should know.
Come along with us as we break down everything from the various subscription options (and their respective costs) to the various bundles that can make your viewing experience all the better to how to cancel or change plans to how to watch the best movies on Hulu. Before you know it, you’ll be checking out all the Hulu original shows on the 2024 TV schedule and great titles from the 2024 movie schedule. That said, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of the Hulu subscription and what it offers.
What Is The Hulu Subscription Price And What Does It Include
Like a lot of streaming services, Hulu offers its members multiple subscription models: a more expensive ad-free version and a slightly cheaper option that’s supported by ads.
Both versions of Hulu offer the same content and the only difference is the subscription price, which, as of July 2024, breaks down to $7.99/month for the ad-supported version and $17.99/month for those who don’t want to watch ads. Besides the price and amount of ads, everything else is the same and it’s easy to switch between the two at any given time.
Hulu also offers a student discount, but you have to be enrolled at a Title IV college or university to take advantage of the $1.99/month special pricing. It should also be noted that this is for the ad-supported model. There used to be a free version of Hulu for students, but that plan has since been phased out. However, if you have a Spotify Premium student account, you can get access to both for $5.99/month.
Learn more about Hulu’s student discount.
Learn more about Hulu through a Spotify Premium Student account.
What Comes With The Hulu + Live TV Option
At one point in time, Hulu was considered a great alternative to cable for all those cord-cutters out there, but in 2017 the streaming service introduced a live television option. This would eventually become known as Hulu + Live TV and quickly became one of the more popular internet-TV options on the market. And while customers have not been thrilled with the price increases over the past few years, Hulu + Live TV is still a viable option with more than 75 channels including local news based on your location.
Like with the standard version of the streamer, Hulu + Live TV has two different options: a $76.99/month plan that also comes with the ad-supported version of Hulu and a $89.99/month model with the ad-free streaming library. Both versions include Disney+ and ESPN+. There are also additional add-ons available for Hulu + Live TV subscribers in categories like entertainment, sports, and Español. You can also pay an additional fee of $9.99 for unlimited screens.
Please note, the ad-free version doesn’t mean you won’t have commercials while watching live TV.
How To Get Hulu Bundled With Other Streamers
Everyone loves a good bundle, right? Well, if you fall into the camp that likes to have multiple streaming services included in one price (which does make it much easier to keep track of your expenses), then the Disney Bundle is perfect for you. But what is included with this bundle and how much is it going to set me back, you’re probably asking about now…
There are two options when it comes to the Disney Bundle, though both have ad-supported and ad-free versions The first, which is called Disney Bundle Duo Basic, costs $9.99/month and includes the ad-supported versions of Hulu and Disney+. The Disney Bundle Trio Basic costs $14.99/month and includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, all with ads. The ad-free versions will cost you $19.99/month and $24.99/month, respectively.
Sign up for the Disney Bundle.
Oh, And Don’t Forget About The Hulu Add-Ons
In addition to all the great content that comes included with your Hulu subscription, several premium add-ons open up even more movies, shows, and other programming. Hulu offers the following premium cable channels: Max ($15.99/month), Paramount+ with Showtime ($11.99/month), Cinemax ($9.99/month), and Starz ($9.99/month). You can also add individual streaming services from the Disney Bundle. If you want Disney+ without ESPN+, you can do so for an additional $2/month and vice versa for $10.99/month.
Hulu Supported Devices
Before you get a service like Hulu it is probably best to check the list of supported devices to make sure the streaming box, gaming console, or smart TV you use to take in all your digital content can handle all the movies, shows, and other programming included in the platform’s offerings.
Here is a sampling of supported devices: Amazon Fire TV, Android phones, tablets, and TV, Apple TV, iOS devices, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung TV, VIZIO SmartCast TVs, Xbox, and select cable boxes.
The Best Hulu Movies And Shows Worth Watching
Once you get your Hulu account all set up, you’ll want to dive into all the great original movies and shows that are now at your fingertips. Below are some of the hubs that contain everything from Hulu original series The Handmaid’s Tale and Only Murders in the Building FX series like The Bear and Shogun, and various other hubs and collections.
- Check out the Hulu Originals hub.
- Check out the FX on Hulu hub.
- Check out the Black Stories Always hub.
- Check out the Hulu Has Pride hub.
How To Cancel Your Hulu Subscription
Canceling an online subscription can sometimes be a task that’s easier said than done, but that’s not really the case when it comes to Hulu. If you want to cancel your Hulu subscription, all you need to do is open your account settings on a computer or mobile browser (this can’t be done in the app), select cancel, and then go through the subsequent steps.
However, if you are billed through a third party like Amazon, Apple, Roku, or your phone or TV provider, you will need to cancel your plan through those respective services.
There may come a time when you just want to put a hold on your plan instead of canceling it entirely. Well, in that case, you can pause your Hulu subscription for up to 12 weeks. This too can be done through the Hulu website.
Information on canceling your Hulu subscription.
All in all, Hulu is a robust streaming service with a ton of different features, bundles, add-ons, and other services. Hopefully, all of this helps you decide if the popular platform is one you want to add to your collection of streamers.
