Hulu review

Hulu is the home of Hulu Originals and FX series, and its help center lists prices for new subscriptions as of September 23, 2026. Hulu with ads costs $12.49 a month or $124.99 a year and streams in up to 4K UHD with 5.1 audio on multiple devices. Hulu Premium removes ads, though a few shows still play ads before and after, and adds downloads and Watch Party for $21.49 a month. The bigger draw is flexibility. Hulu + Live TV plans start at $99.99 and include Disney+ and ESPN Select, and you can add HBO Max from $10.99, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for $13.99 or STARZ for $11.99 in the same app. The awkward part is pricing against the bundle: the Disney+ and Hulu bundle with ads costs $12.99, only 50 cents more than Hulu alone, so very few households should buy Hulu by itself. You must be located in the US to subscribe.

Who it is for

US viewers who want Hulu Originals and FX plus a path to live TV in the same app.

Price

Hulu with ads $12.49 per month or $124.99 per year; Hulu Premium $21.49.

Stream on multiple devices at a time Monthly: $12.49
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Hulu with ads in up to 4K UHD with 5.1 audio
• Hulu Premium removes ads and adds downloads and Watch Party
• Hulu + Live TV plans that include Disney+ and ESPN Select
• Add-ons for HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, STARZ and Cinemax
• Extra Member add-on for people outside the household

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Annual billing on the ad plan at $124.99
• Strength: Can grow into a full live TV service
• Strength: Many premium add-ons in one app
• Weakness: US only
• Weakness: The Disney+ and Hulu bundle costs 50 cents more than Hulu alone, so Hulu alone rarely makes sense
• Weakness: Live TV plans start at $99.99 a month

Key facts

• Hulu with ads: $12.49 per month or $124.99 per year
• Hulu Premium: $21.49 per month
• Disney+ and Hulu bundle: $12.99 per month
• Hulu + Live TV: From $99.99 per month
• Availability: US only

Where it ranks

Hulu is No. 7 in our Best Video Streaming Services verdict.