How to cancel Hulu: the steps

You can cancel Hulu through your account settings on any device where you're signed in, or through your payment method if you subscribed via Apple, Google Play, or Amazon. The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle — you won't lose access mid-month. Hulu will send a confirmation email once the cancellation is processed.

If you subscribed directly through Hulu's website or app, sign in, go to Account settings, select Subscription, and click Cancel Subscription. You'll see the cancellation date (the last day you can watch). If you subscribed through a third-party platform like Apple or Amazon, you must cancel through that platform, not through Hulu itself — canceling in Hulu's app won't stop the charges.

The process takes less than five minutes. Hulu does not require you to give a reason, though the site may ask why you're leaving. You can skip that step and proceed directly to confirmation.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancellation through Hulu's website or app takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, Amazon, or another third-party service, you must cancel through that platform, not in the Hulu app.
  • You will receive a confirmation email showing your final access date.
  • Hulu does not charge a cancellation fee or require advance notice.

Canceling a subscription you bought through Hulu directly

Sign into your Hulu account on any web browser or the Hulu app. On the web, click your profile icon in the top right, then select Account. On the app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and select Account.

Once in Account settings, look for the Subscription section. Click or tap Manage Subscription, then select Cancel Subscription. Hulu will show you the date your access ends — usually the last day of your current billing period. Review this date, then confirm the cancellation. You'll receive an email confirmation within a few minutes.

If you have multiple Hulu profiles on one account, canceling the subscription cancels access for all profiles. Individual profiles cannot be canceled separately; you can only pause or delete them after cancellation.

Canceling a subscription purchased through a third-party platform

If you signed up for Hulu through Apple (via iTunes or Apple TV), Google Play, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or another third-party service, you cannot cancel through Hulu. You must cancel through the platform where you subscribed.

Apple: Open the App Store app, tap your profile icon, select Subscriptions, find Hulu, and tap Cancel Subscription. Google Play: Open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select Payments and Subscriptions, then Subscriptions, find Hulu, and tap Cancel Subscription. Amazon Prime Video Channels: Go to Your Account, select Memberships and Subscriptions, find Hulu, and click Cancel Channel. Roku: Go to your Roku account settings, select Subscriptions, find Hulu, and select Cancel.

Canceling through the wrong platform — for example, canceling in the Hulu app when you subscribed through Apple — will not stop your charges. The third-party platform will continue billing you. Check your credit card or payment method statement to confirm which platform is charging you if you're unsure.

What happens after you cancel

Your account remains active until the end of your current billing cycle. If your billing date is the 15th and you cancel on the 10th, you can watch Hulu through the 14th. On the 15th, your access stops and you cannot sign in.

Hulu does not refund the current month's charge, even if you cancel partway through. Your payment for that month is non-refundable. If you were charged twice in one month due to a billing error, contact Hulu support to request a refund — this is separate from cancellation.

Your account data, watch history, and saved shows are deleted 10 months after cancellation. If you resubscribe within that window, your history and saved items will still be there. After 10 months, they are permanently removed.

Pausing your subscription instead of canceling

Hulu offers the option to pause your subscription for up to three months instead of canceling. During a pause, you are not charged, but your account and watch history remain saved. When you resume, everything is exactly as you left it.

To pause, go to Account settings, select Subscription, and choose Pause Subscription instead of Cancel. You can pause up to three times per year. After three months, your subscription automatically resumes and you will be charged again. You can manually resume at any time before the three months end.

Reactivating a canceled account

If you cancel and then want to resubscribe, you can sign back in with the same email and password. Hulu will treat it as a new subscription. If you canceled within the last 10 months, your watch history and saved shows will reappear. If more than 10 months have passed, that data is gone and you start fresh.

Promotional rates or discounts you had before cancellation do not automatically apply when you resubscribe. You may see a new-subscriber offer when you sign back in, but this is not may provide. Check your email for any offers Hulu sends to former subscribers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I be charged after I cancel?

No. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, and you will not be charged after that date. If you are charged after your cancellation date, contact Hulu support immediately with your confirmation email and the charge date.

Can I get a refund for the current month?

No. Hulu charges are non-refundable, even if you cancel partway through the month. You keep access until the end of your billing cycle, so you are paying for the full period of access you receive.

What if I subscribed through my phone and don't remember which platform?

Check your payment method statement — your credit card or bank account will show who charged you (Apple, Google, Amazon, etc.). You can also contact Hulu support with your email address and they will tell you which platform your subscription is linked to.

Do I lose my watch history if I cancel?

Not immediately. Your watch history and saved shows stay in your account for 10 months after cancellation. If you resubscribe within that window, everything is still there. After 10 months, Hulu deletes the data permanently.

Can I cancel just one profile on my account?

No. Canceling the subscription cancels Hulu for all profiles on that account. You can delete individual profiles before or after cancellation, but this does not stop the charges — only canceling the subscription itself stops billing.