How to cancel Hulu through your account settings

Log into your Hulu account on any web browser or through the Hulu app. Go to your account settings — usually found by clicking your profile icon in the top right corner. Select "Account" or "Manage Account," then look for a section labeled "Subscription" or "Billing." You should see an option to "Cancel Subscription" or "Manage Plan." Click it, and Hulu will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to stay. You can decline and proceed with cancellation.

The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately. Hulu will send you a confirmation email with your cancellation date. You will retain access to your account until that date passes. If you cancel mid-month, you will not receive a refund for the unused portion of that month.

Canceling through your payment method or third-party platform

If you subscribed to Hulu through a third party — such as Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or The Walt Disney Company's bundle — you may need to cancel through that platform instead of through Hulu's website. The reason is that the third party handles your billing, not Hulu directly.

For Apple subscriptions, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions on your iPhone or iPad, find Hulu, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On a Mac, open System Settings > [Your Name] > Media & Purchases > Subscriptions. For Google Play, open the Play Store app, tap your profile icon, go to Payments and Subscriptions > Subscriptions, select Hulu, and tap "Cancel Subscription." For Amazon Prime Video Channels, sign into your Amazon account, go to Your Account > Prime Video Settings > Manage Prime Video Channels, find Hulu, and select "Cancel Channel."

If you subscribed through a bundle that includes Hulu — such as Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+) — canceling Hulu alone may not be possible through the bundle. You would need to cancel the entire bundle and then resubscribe to the services you want to keep separately.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancellation through Hulu's website takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, and you keep access until that date.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, Amazon, or another platform, you must cancel through that platform, not through Hulu.
  • Hulu does not refund unused portions of your current billing month after cancellation.
  • Canceling Hulu from a bundle subscription may require you to cancel the entire bundle and resubscribe to individual services.
  • You will receive a confirmation email showing your exact cancellation date.

What happens to your account after cancellation

Once your subscription ends, you lose access to Hulu's streaming library and any saved watchlists or viewing history remain attached to your account. If you resubscribe later, your account and history will be restored. Hulu does not delete your account when you cancel — it simply pauses your subscription.

If you have a free trial period remaining on your account, canceling your paid subscription does not activate that trial. The trial remains unused and expires after a set period. You can use the trial only if you resubscribe after your paid subscription has fully ended.

Canceling a free trial before the paid subscription starts

If you are on a free trial and want to cancel before being charged, you must cancel before the trial period ends. The exact end date of your trial appears in your account settings under "Subscription." Cancel using the same method described above — through Hulu's website or through the platform where you subscribed.

Canceling a free trial does not charge you anything. You will lose access immediately when the trial ends, not at the end of a billing cycle, because no payment has been made yet. After the trial expires, you can resubscribe at any time.

If you cannot find the cancel option

Some accounts, particularly those created through certain promotions or partnerships, may not show a standard "Cancel Subscription" button. If you cannot locate the option after checking your account settings, contact Hulu's support team through the Help Center on their website. You can also message them through the Hulu app by going to Account > Help > Contact Us.

Hulu's support team can manually process your cancellation if the self-service option is not available. Response times vary, but they typically reply within one to two business days. Have your account email and the last four digits of your payment method ready when you contact them.

Reactivating your subscription later

You can resubscribe to Hulu at any time after cancellation. When you sign back in with the same email address, your account, watchlist, and viewing history will be restored. You will not be charged for the time between cancellation and resubscription.

If you resubscribe within a certain window after cancellation, you may be offered a promotional rate or discount, though this varies by account and timing. Hulu sometimes sends former subscribers special offers via email to encourage them to return.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a refund after I cancel?

No. Hulu does not refund the unused portion of your current billing month. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, so you retain access until that date. If you need a refund for a specific charge, contact Hulu support with details of the transaction.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

Hulu does not offer a pause feature. Your options are to keep your subscription active or cancel it entirely. If you want to stop paying temporarily, cancellation is the only option, though you can resubscribe later without penalty.

What if I subscribed through my phone but want to cancel on the website?

If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play, you must cancel through that same platform. Canceling through Hulu's website will not work because the third party controls your billing. Check which platform you used when you first subscribed, then follow that platform's cancellation steps.

Do I lose my saved shows and watchlist when I cancel?

Your watchlist and viewing history are saved to your account. When you cancel, you lose access to Hulu's content, but your account data remains. If you resubscribe later with the same email, everything will be restored.

How long does it take for cancellation to go through?

Cancellation is immediate once you confirm it, but your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle. You will receive a confirmation email showing your exact end date. No further action is needed on your part.