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 Anora and Predator: Killer of Killers to excellent television series like Shogun, The Bear, and Alien: Earth, there is always something awesome to watch.
Given recent news that Hulu will soon be fully integrated into the Disney+ app, now’s a great time to check out a bundle that includes both Hulu and Disney+. On the other hand, both services will be getting price hikes this month, making it worth doing some research before locking in a new subscription. Below, we’ve detailed all of the best Hulu deals and bundles so you can get started on your streaming adventures with its library right away.
Our Top Pick: The Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max Streaming Bundle
Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max
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$16.99/month with ads, $29.99/month ad-free.
Starting October 21: $19.99/month with ads, $32.99/month ad-free
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.
Our favorite streaming bundle includes Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max and starts at $16.99/month for the ad-supported tier or $29.99/month for ad-free access across all three platforms. If you’re looking to cut down on streaming costs and currently own all three of these, this is an excellent bundle to invest in. It’ll save you quite a bit compared to what you’d pay for the three of them separately per month – 43% on the ad-supported plan and 42% on the ad-free plan.
Starting on October 21, 2025, these prices will increase to $19.99/month for the ad-supported plan and $32.99/month to go ad-free. Individual Hulu and Disney+ subscriptions are also increasing in price, so your savings with the bundle are roughly the same. That said, if these are your favorite streamers, it might be worth picking up an annual sub before that price increase.
Try Out Hulu
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After your free trial ends, ad-supported subscriptions start at $9.99/month while ad-free subscriptions start at $18.99/month.
Hulu is available in a couple of different tiers. The least expensive option is the ad-supported tier, which comes in at $9.99/month (or $99.99/year), raising to $11.99/month on October 21. This gives you access to everything exclusive, tons of movies, Hulu Originals, children’s programming, and more. If you want to ditch the ads, the Hulu Premium ad-free plan is currently $18.99/month and will not be affected by the price hikes.
Students Get Hulu (With Ads) for Just $1.99/Month
Hulu Deal for Students – Get Hulu (With Ads) for $1.99/Month
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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 that saves you $8 on the usual monthly price. You can check out our guide to streaming discounts for students for more options.
Hulu Offers a Particularly Generous Free Trial
Hulu has one of the most generous free trials of any streaming subscriptions, offering 30 days of its ad-supported plan to new subscribers. Hulu + Live TV also offers a three-day free trial, which includes access to Disney+ and the new ESPN Unlimited service. It’s a great way to try out a spread of services before deciding what exactly you’d want to keep around in a bundle.
What Can You Watch on Hulu?
As with any major streaming service, the answer is “a lot.” 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 Max to gain access to things like The Last of Us and House of the Dragon.)
Here’s a top-level look at what you get with Hulu:
- Network and Hulu Original television shows (AMC, Adult Swim, ABC, A&E, FX, etc.)
- Movies (HBO, Hulu Originals, anime films, etc.)
- News (ABC News Live, Good Morning America, World News Tonight, 20/20, The View, etc.)
Hulu Television
Hulu has some amazing shows, both those that are finished and many which are ongoing. For comedy, the service is home to plenty beloved sitcoms, including New Girl, It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, What We Do In The Shadows, Modern Family, Broad City, Abbott Elementary, and so much more.
There are also some big Hulu originals to watch, including The Bear, The Handmaid’s Tale, and Only Murders In The Building. With an FX partnership, Hulu is also home to shows like Shogun and the new Alien: Earth series.
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, Adventure Time, and Curious George are just a small sample of what Hulu has available, which is all the more notable given the ongoing animation purge over at HBO Max.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.
Original story from Brian Barnett.
