Hulu has been around for a while, and for our money, it’s one of the absolute best streaming services available. From great movies like Anatomy of a Fall and Talk to Me to excellent television series like Shogun, Abbott Elementary, or The Bear (check out our The Bear season 3 review here) there is always something awesome to watch. You can even watch Love Island UK on there! Episodes will air about two weeks after their original air date, but if you simply can’t wait to see what happens next, check out our guide on how to watch Love Island UK in the US to learn of other outlets to watch.
Below, we’ve detailed all of the best Hulu deals and bundles so you can get started on your streaming adventures in their library right away. To see even more streaming and bundle deals, make sure to check out our roundups of the best Disney Plus deals and the best Max deals.
Add Disney+ (With Ads) for just $2/month more
Looking to add a little extra to your streaming plan? The great news is that you can add Disney+ (With Ads) onto your plan for an additional $2 a month. It requires you to have a Hulu (With Ads) or Hulu (No Ads) base plan subscription, but then you’ll gain access to Disney’s entire library (from Marvel to Pixar to FX and so much more) for only $2 extra. That’s a deal you definitely don’t want to miss.
Hulu deal for students — Get Hulu (With Ads) for just $1.99/month
If you’re a student enrolled in a university (a US Title IV accredited college or university, per Hulu’s website), you can sign up for Hulu (With Ads) for $1.99 a month. That’s an excellent deal if you’re a student, saving you $6 on the usual monthly price.
Hulu subscription tiers
Hulu is available in a couple of different tiers. You can get the least expensive option for $7.99 a month (and get your first month free), which gives you access to everything exclusive, tons of movies, Hulu Originals, children’s programming, and more, but you’ll have to stomach some ads. If you want to get rid of the ads, you can spring for the $17.99 a month Hulu (No Ads) package (and the first month is still free).
Hulu: Bundle to Best
If you want a more affordable option when it comes to a Hulu subscription, you can’t go wrong with a bundle, and Hulu has several to choose from:
Hulu + Live TV (With Ads) — Hulu + Live TV (With Ads) is $76.99 a month and includes Disney+ and ESPN+. It also gives you access to more than 75 channels with live TV and unlimited DVR functionality.Hulu + Live TV (Ad-Free) — The ad-free version of Hulu+Live TV is $89.99 a month and comes with ad-free versions of Hulu and Disney Plus, although ESPN still shows ads.Disney Bundle Duo Basic — This is the most economic bundle. It will set you back $9.99 a month and comes with subscriptions to Disney+ and Hulu. Duo Basic lets you stream on multiple devices at once and comes with ad-supported versions of both Disney+ and Hulu. Plus, Hulu’s app has merged with Disney+, so you can now watch everything in one app.Disney Bundle Trio Basic — The Trio Basic bundle builds on the Duo Basic by adding ESPN+ into the mix, bumping up the price to $14.99 a month. You can also download and watch select content on ESPN+ at this level.Disney Bundle Trio Premium — The Trio Premium bundle is $24.99 a month and comes with ESPN+ (with ads) and ad-free versions of Disney+ and Hulu. You can download select content across all three streaming services.
How will the Disney+, Hulu, and Max streaming bundle work?
It was recently announced that Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are releasing a brand-new streaming bundle that will include Disney+, Max, and Hulu. Similar to other bundles, the options have ad or ad-free tiers, but pricing has not yet been revealed. A release date is also yet to be announced, but we will update this accordingly when it is.
What can you watch on Hulu?
There is a bonkers amount of shows and movies you can watch on Hulu. Let’s start at the top and simply talk about the verticals on offer with the base subscription, because if we also talk about what is available via Disney+, ESPN+, or live TV, we’ll be here forever. (You can also sync up Hulu with HBO to gain access to things like Succession and the new season of House of the Dragon.)
Here’s what you get:
Network and Hulu Original television shows (AMC, Adult Swim, ABC, A&E, FX, etc.)Movies (HBO, Hulu Originals, anime films, etc.)Sports (NHL, Soccer, MLB, Auto Racing, NFL, College Football, PGA, Tennis, etc.)News (ABC News Live, Good Morning America, World News Tonight, 20/20, The View, etc.)
Hulu television
Hulu has some awesome shows, including many that are finished or are ongoing. For comedy, Community and New Girl are awesome for self-contained highjinks, and It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia has a whopping 16 seasons available. What We Do In The Shadows, Modern Family, Cougar Town, Broad City, Abbott Elementary, and Drunk History; there is a ton of great stuff to get into, whether your sense of humor is edgy or not.
There are also some big originals, like The Bear, The Old Man, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Only Murders In The Building.
As far as animated fare, there are modern adult classics like Rick and Morty and Bob’s Burgers, as well as Futurama, Family Guy, and King of the Hill. Anime staples like Cowboy Bebop are also available. And if you want to bring more youth-friendly fun, Gravity Falls, Steven Universe, Animaniacs, Adventure Time, and Curious George are just a small sample of what Hulu has available.
The future of Hulu
Hulu isn’t going anywhere. As a matter of fact, beyond it being awarded the best streaming service of 2023 by us and receiving a 9/10 in our updated Hulu review, it was bought in full by Disney in November last year and the House of Mouse has created a one-app experience for those bundling Hulu and Disney+. With an FX partnership, Hulu is also home to those shows, including the latest drama miniseries, Shogun.
Brian Barnett writes reviews, guides, features, & more for IGN & GameSpot. You can get your fix of his antics on Twitter (@Ribnax) Backloggd (Ribnax) & Twitch (Ribnax) or check out his fantastic video game talk show, The Platformers, on Twitch & Apple Podcasts.
