About Hulu

Hulu is founded

Established as a joint venture between News Corporation and NBC Universal, and later Providence Equity Partners and The Walt Disney Company.

Hulu.com launches and brings television to consumers in a free ad-supported environment.

Hulu’s first Super Bowl ad airs

In the iconic commercial, Alec Baldwin talks about Hulu’s TV offerings as an evil plot to destroy the world.

Hulu launches subscription service, Hulu Plus

The subscription service gave consumers access to full series of some of their favorite shows, and marked the first time the service was available on many platforms.

A Day in the Life

Hulu is the first streaming service to launch original content with its first first original, A Day in the Life.

Hulu hits 1 million subscribers

Showtime becomes the first premium network add-on offered on Hulu.

Today, Hulu offers HBO®, Showtime®, Cinemax®, and STARZ® add-ons.

Hulu gives subscribers more choice and launches a commercial-free plan.

Hulu hits 12 million subscribers.

Hulu goes live with Live TV

The introduction of Live TV makes Hulu the only streaming service to offer customers live channels plus an on demand library, all in one place.

Hulu becomes the first streaming service to take home the Outstanding Drama Series Emmy® Award with The Handmaid’s Tale

Hulu celebrates 10 years

March 10th marks 10 years since Hulu’s public launch.

The Walt Disney Company assumes full operational control of Hulu.

Hulu Celebrates 15 Years

March 10th marks 15 years since Hulu’s public launch.

In March, the Walt Disney Company announced the official launch of Hulu on Disney+ in the U.S. for Disney Bundle subscribers, bringing together the extensive Disney+ and Hulu libraries – including beloved characters, award-winning films and series, and 100 years’ worth of inspiring stories – all in one place.