Disney announced that there will be a unified application experience which will combine brands, franchises, general entertainment, children's programming, news and sports in one place. Bob Iger stressed that the change aims to offer a better user experience and optimize advertising potential by simplifying ad delivery.
This movement is accompanied by new productions and signings, such as the Amanda Knox docudrama and the Dan Fogelman-driven NFL drama, and charts that show what's popular with subscribers. For those using Hulu in the U.S. —known as Star + in Latin America—, everything points to more integration, more variety and more visibility.
Hulu integrates with Disney+ with a unified app
Disney announced that there will be a unified application experience which will combine brands, franchises, general entertainment, children's programming, news and sports in one place. Bob Iger stressed that the change aims to offer a better user experience and optimize advertising potential by simplifying ad delivery.
As advanced, the Hulu app as it is known will cease operations next year, although the service will continue to be available as a standalone option within Disney+ for those who wish to keep it that way. The company has not yet updated the final prices After the integration, Hulu's ad-supported plan currently costs $9,99 per month (or $99 per year) and its ad-free plan costs $18,99 per month. The Disney+ + Hulu ad-supported package is currently $XNUMX per month. $10,99, and without ads, for 19,99.
On the live TV front, Disney announced that Hulu + Live TV will be combined with FuboBoth services will continue to be marketed separately until the transition is complete, expected next year, when Hulu's live TV offering will be integrated into Disney+.
The Hulu brand will become a global benchmark in entertainment, replacing the Star mosaic on the international Disney+ app this fall. Analysts estimate that the integration could mean up to 3.000 billion in savings in duplicate technology and administration costs, as well as reducing user friction. Disney, for its part, will stop reporting quarterly subscribers and ARPU for each service, moving to financial metrics. consolidated DTC segment.
Key Dates: What's Coming to Hulu
The month is full of premieres, returns and ongoing episodes within Hulu and the shared package with Disney+. Highlights include the return of Only murders in the building with its Season 5, which debuts with three episodes on September 9 and will continue with releases every Tuesday.
In the originals section, Hulu programs Betrayal T3 (2 September) Reminder (3 of September) and Blood & Myth (September 4), in addition to the release of titles such as Memphis to the Mountain and the movie SacramentoNew installments of iconic contests such as Jeopardy! (S42) y Wheel of Fortune (T43).
On September 10, Hulu premieres the first three episodes of Tempest as part of a shared staggered release with Disney+, while Project Runway (S21) continues with new weekly chapters on the platform. On the 15th, the Season 13 of Futurama with all its episodes available.
The agenda adds more milestones with Reasonable Doubt (T3) —double premiere episode—, the original documentary Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery and the debut of FX's The LowdownOn the 25th, Hulu adds the original The Man in My Basement and the season finale of Project Runway (S21), within a grill that also integrates ABC and FOX programming (Dancing With the Stars, The Golden Bachelor, The Floor, Hell's Kitchen and more).
Original Projects: Amanda Knox Docudrama and NFL Drama
Hulu premieres this week Amanda Knox: A Twisted Story, a docudrama that reviews Knox's investigation, trial, and subsequent exoneration, as well as the effect of media scrutiny in his life. The project has Monica Lewinsky as producer alongside Knox and creator KJ Steinberg, and with Grace Van Patten playing the protagonist.
In recent interviews, Lewinsky and Knox emphasized their bond as women who have suffered intense public exposureThe series, according to the official synopsis, follows Knox's fight to prove his innocence and analyzes why authorities and public opinion They maintained their judgment for years despite judicial setbacks.
Also new is Dan Fogelman's as-yet-untitled US football drama for Hulu, starring Mandy Moore as the protagonist alongside Christopher Meloni and William H. Macy. Moore will play Lauren, the daughter of an NFL team owner (Hank Durkin, played by Macy) and heiress of the club, with Meloni playing coach Danny Roarke. The project is written and produced by Fogelman and backed by 20th Television and Skydance Sports.
What's hot: trends and most-watched titles
Hulu's weekly charts show a mix of action, suspense and romantic comedy Among the most popular titles. Among the titles that remain at the top are franchises and classics that continue to attract new viewers.
- John Wick 4: the killer faces a new global rival to gain their freedom.
- The Monkey: a mysterious toy unleashes family tragedies over decades.
- The Amateur: A CIA analyst embarks on a personal crusade after an attack.
- The Devil Wears Prada: the vertigo of fashion world under the baton of Miranda Priestly.
- No two without three y Proposition: comedies that revolve around deceptions and second chances.
- Pretty Woman y Under the Tuscan Sun: classics of charming romance.
- Sharp Corner y closed: obsessions and high-tension thrillers.
- Hospital general: the long-running television drama maintains its fidelity.
- Alien: Earth y Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time: science fiction and recent history with a strong documentary component.
These listings, which Hulu updates weekly, have become a reference to take the pulse of the public's preferences and discover what to see at each moment, whether alone, with family or as a couple.
'Wild Speed': Where to watch it and what it's about
The movie 'Eenie Meanie', a mix of action, comedy and suspense starring Samara Weaving, will debut on streaming on Friday August 22In the United States it will be available in Hulu; in Latin America, Spain and other markets, it will be available to watch on Disney +.
The film follows Edie, a former getaway driver who receives an offer from an old boss to save your ex's life in exchange for participating in a casino robbery. The cast includes Karl Glusman, Andy Garcia, Steve Zahn and Randall Park, with a script and direction by Shawn Simmons.
With integration underway and an agenda that combines originals, comebacks, and trending titles, Hulu faces the coming months strengthening its position within the Disney ecosystem: a unified, more efficient and with many entrance windows for the user, without losing sight of the essentials—a catalogue that never stops moving.
