You can cancel Hulu through your account settings on any device, and the process takes about two minutes
To cancel, log into your Hulu account on a web browser or the Hulu app, go to your Account settings, find the Subscription section, and select Cancel Subscription. Hulu will ask you to confirm and may offer a discount to stay — you can ignore this. Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately. If you paid for a full month or year upfront, you will not receive a refund for unused time.
The exact steps differ slightly depending on whether you subscribed directly through Hulu or through another service like Apple, Amazon, or your phone carrier. Cancellations made through those third-party platforms must be processed there, not on Hulu's site.
Key Takeaways
- Direct Hulu subscriptions are cancelled through your Account settings on Hulu's website or app, and take effect at the end of your current billing period.
- If you subscribed through Apple, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, or a phone carrier, you must cancel through that platform's settings, not through Hulu.
- Hulu does not refund unused portions of monthly or annual plans, so cancelling mid-cycle means you lose access to that prepaid time.
- You can resubscribe to Hulu at any time after cancellation, and your saved preferences and watchlist may still be available depending on how long you stay away.
Cancelling a direct Hulu subscription on the web
Open a web browser and go to hulu.com. Log in with your email and password. Click the profile icon in the top right corner and select Account from the dropdown menu.
On the Account page, find the Subscription section. Click on your current plan (it will show as something like "Hulu (With Ads)" or "Hulu (No Ads)"). A details panel will open. Look for the Cancel Subscription button at the bottom of that panel and click it. Hulu will show you a confirmation screen with options to pause your subscription or accept a discount offer — you can skip these and proceed to cancel. Confirm the cancellation when prompted.
Your account will remain active until the end of your current billing cycle. You will receive a confirmation email. After your access ends, you can log back in to see your profile and watchlist, but you will not be able to watch content.
Cancelling through the Hulu app on phone or tablet
Open the Hulu app and tap the profile icon (usually in the bottom right). Select Account. Tap Subscription, then tap your current plan name. Scroll down and tap Cancel Subscription. Follow the same confirmation steps as on the web version.
The process is the same on iOS and Android. If you cannot find the Subscription option in the app, try cancelling through the web browser instead — some app versions have limited account management features.
Cancelling a subscription purchased through a third-party platform
If you signed up for Hulu through Apple, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, or a phone carrier's billing system, you must cancel through that platform, not through Hulu itself. Cancelling on Hulu's site will not work.
| Platform | Where to cancel |
|---|---|
| Apple (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV) | Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Hulu > Cancel Subscription |
| Amazon Prime Video | Your Account > Prime Video Settings > Subscriptions > Hulu > Cancel |
| Google Play | Google Play app > Account > Subscriptions > Hulu > Cancel Subscription |
| Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, or other carrier | Your carrier's billing portal or customer service |
Contact the third-party platform's customer support if you cannot locate the subscription settings. They handle the cancellation and billing, so Hulu cannot process it on your behalf.
What happens after you cancel
Your Hulu account stays active through the end of your current billing cycle. If you were charged on the 15th of the month and cancel on the 20th, you keep access until the 15th of the next month. You will not be charged again after that date.
Once your access ends, you can still log into your account to view your profile, watchlist, and viewing history. You cannot watch any content. Your saved preferences and watchlist remain stored for a period of time, so if you resubscribe later, some of that information may still be there — though Hulu does not may provide how long it is kept.
Pausing instead of cancelling
Hulu offers the option to pause your subscription for up to three months instead of cancelling. During a pause, you are not charged, but your account remains active and your watchlist is preserved. When you are ready to resume, you can unpause without losing your saved information.
To pause, follow the same steps as cancellation but select Pause Subscription instead of Cancel. This option appears on the subscription details screen. Pausing is useful if you plan to return within a few months but do not want to pay in the meantime.
Resubscribing after cancellation
You can sign up for Hulu again at any time after your access ends. If you use the same email address, Hulu may recognize your old account and restore some of your watchlist and preferences. There is no waiting period or penalty for resubscribing.
When you resubscribe, you will be offered the same plan options that are currently available — these change over time, so your new plan may differ from what you had before. If you originally subscribed through a third party, you can choose to subscribe directly through Hulu or use the same third-party platform again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-cycle?
No. Hulu does not refund unused portions of monthly or annual plans. If you paid for a full month or year, that money is not returned even if you cancel before the period ends. Your access simply stops at the end of the billing cycle you already paid for.
Can I cancel immediately, or do I have to wait until my billing date?
You can cancel immediately, but your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle. There is no way to end access sooner without losing the money you already paid. If you need to stop watching right away, cancelling still makes sense to prevent future charges.
What if I subscribed through my phone carrier and cannot find the subscription settings?
Contact your carrier's customer service directly — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and others handle Hulu billing through their own systems. You can also try logging into your carrier's online account portal and looking for a subscriptions or add-ons section. The carrier's support team can cancel it for you if you cannot locate it yourself.
Do I lose my watchlist and saved shows when I cancel?
Your watchlist and viewing history remain stored after cancellation, though Hulu does not specify how long. If you resubscribe using the same email address, much of this information may still be there. However, there is no may provide, so do not rely on it being preserved indefinitely.
Can I get a discount to keep my subscription instead of cancelling?
Hulu sometimes offers discounts or free trial extensions when you attempt to cancel. These appear on the confirmation screen. You can accept or decline — there is no obligation to stay. If you do not want the offer, proceed with cancellation as normal.