Cancel Hulu through your account settings or your payment method

You can cancel Hulu in two ways: through your Hulu account online, or through the payment method you used to sign up (Apple, Google Play, Amazon, or your credit card company). The fastest route is usually your Hulu account, which takes about two minutes. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep access until that date, then your account closes.

If you signed up through a third-party platform like Apple or Amazon, you can cancel either through Hulu's website or through that platform's subscription settings. Cancelling through the platform sometimes takes longer to process, so if you are in a hurry, use Hulu's website instead.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Hulu account, go to Account settings, find Subscription, and click Cancel Subscription to end your membership through Hulu's website.
  • If you signed up through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon, you can cancel through those platforms' subscription settings instead, though it may take a few extra days to process.
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, so you will keep your access until that date.
  • If you have a bundle (Hulu + Disney+ + ESPN+), cancelling Hulu separately removes only Hulu from the bundle; the other services stay active.

Cancel through Hulu's website

Go to hulu.com and sign in with your email and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account. Under the Subscription section, you will see your current plan and a Cancel Subscription button. Click it.

Hulu will ask you to confirm and may show you a retention offer — a discount or free trial to keep you subscribed. You can accept the offer or continue with cancellation. If you continue, your account will close at the end of your current billing cycle. You will receive a confirmation email with your final billing date.

Cancel through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon

If you signed up through one of these platforms, you can cancel through their subscription settings instead of Hulu's website.

Apple (iPhone, iPad, or Mac): Open Settings, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find Hulu, and tap Cancel Subscription. On a Mac, open System Settings, click your name, select Subscriptions, find Hulu, and click Edit or Manage.

Google Play: Open the Google Play app, tap your profile icon, go to Payments and subscriptions, select Subscriptions, find Hulu, and tap Cancel subscription.

Amazon: Go to amazon.com, sign in, go to Your Account, select Memberships and Subscriptions, find Hulu, and click Cancel membership.

Cancellations through these platforms can take a few business days to reach Hulu, so if you need it done immediately, use Hulu's website instead. You will still have access until your billing cycle ends.

What happens to your account after cancellation

Once your billing cycle ends, you lose access to Hulu. You cannot watch shows or movies, and you cannot use any of Hulu's features. Your account information stays on file for 12 months, so if you sign up again within that time, your watchlist and viewing history will still be there.

If you have a Hulu bundle (Hulu + Disney+ + ESPN+), cancelling Hulu removes only Hulu from your bundle. Disney+ and ESPN+ stay active and you will continue to be charged for them. To cancel the entire bundle, you must cancel each service separately.

Pause your subscription instead of cancelling

Hulu offers the option to pause your subscription for up to three months instead of cancelling outright. During a pause, you will not be charged, but your account stays active and your watchlist is saved. After the pause ends, your subscription resumes automatically and you will be charged again.

To pause, go to Account settings, select Subscription, and look for the Pause Subscription option. This is useful if you want to take a break but plan to return later. If you do not want to resume after the pause ends, you can cancel before the pause period expires.

Cancellation issues and what to do

If you signed up through a third-party platform and cancelled there, but Hulu is still charging you, contact Hulu support directly. Go to hulu.com/support, select your issue, and choose Contact Us. Hulu's support team can see which platform your account is tied to and help you disconnect it.

If you cancelled but still have access after your billing cycle should have ended, log into your account and check your subscription status. Sometimes a payment fails and Hulu pauses the account instead of cancelling it. If this happens, you can either update your payment method or contact support to complete the cancellation.

If you were charged after cancellation, contact Hulu support with your confirmation email and final billing date. Hulu can issue a refund for charges that occurred after your cancellation date, though this usually requires documentation of the cancellation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-billing cycle?

No. Hulu does not refund partial months. Your cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, and you keep access until that date. If you need an immediate refund, contact Hulu support with your reason, though refunds are not may provide.

What if I signed up through a free trial?

You must cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged. The cancellation process is the same — go to Account settings and click Cancel Subscription. Your access ends when the trial period expires, not when you click cancel.

Can I cancel and sign up again right away?

Yes. Your account information stays on file for 12 months, so you can sign up again anytime within that window and your watchlist will be there. If you sign up after 12 months, you start with a fresh account.

Will cancelling through Apple or Amazon take longer than cancelling through Hulu?

Yes, usually a few business days longer. Cancellations through third-party platforms have to sync with Hulu's system, while cancelling directly through Hulu takes effect immediately. If you need it done fast, use Hulu's website.

What happens to my watchlist after I cancel?

Your watchlist is saved for 12 months after cancellation. If you sign up again within that time, everything you saved will still be there. After 12 months, your account and watchlist are deleted.