You can cancel Hulu through your account settings on the website or app, and the process takes about two minutes

To cancel, log into your Hulu account, go to Account Settings, select your plan, and click the option to cancel your subscription. Hulu will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to stay — you can accept or decline. 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 the unused portion.

The exact steps differ slightly depending on whether you are using a web browser, the Hulu app, or a third-party platform like Apple TV Channels or Amazon Prime Video. If you subscribed through one of those platforms rather than directly through Hulu, you must cancel through that platform instead, not through Hulu itself.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancellation through Hulu's website or app takes about two minutes and requires only your login information.
  • Your subscription continues until the end of your current billing period — you do not lose access immediately after canceling.
  • If you subscribed through Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Roku, or another platform, you must cancel through that platform, not through Hulu.
  • Hulu does not refund unused time if you paid for a month or year in advance, though some third-party platforms have their own refund policies.
  • You can reactivate your account later using the same email address, and your saved preferences will remain.

Canceling directly through Hulu's website

Open a web browser and go to hulu.com. Log in with your email and password. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account from the dropdown menu.

On the Account page, find the section labeled Plan or Subscription. Click on the option to manage your plan or change your subscription. You will see a button or link that says Cancel Subscription or similar wording. Click it. Hulu will show you a confirmation screen that lists your current plan and billing date. Review this information to make sure you are canceling the right subscription if you have multiple plans.

Hulu may display a retention offer — a discount or free trial to encourage you to keep the subscription. You can accept this offer or decline and proceed with cancellation. If you decline, click the button to confirm cancellation. You will receive an email confirming that your subscription has been canceled. Your account will remain active until the end of your current billing cycle.

Canceling through the Hulu app on your phone or tablet

Open the Hulu app and log in if you are not already. Tap the profile icon, usually located in the bottom right corner of the screen. Select Account or Settings from the menu.

Look for a section labeled Subscription, Plan, or Billing. Tap on it to view your current plan details. You should see an option to cancel or manage your subscription. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm your choice when prompted. The app will show you the same confirmation and retention offers as the website version.

The process is the same on both iOS and Android devices. If you cannot find the cancel option in the app, try canceling through the website instead — some app versions have limited account management features.

Canceling a subscription through a third-party platform

If you subscribed to Hulu through Apple TV Channels, Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Google Play, or another platform, you cannot cancel through Hulu itself. You must cancel through the platform where you signed up. Canceling through Hulu will not work and may cause confusion about your billing.

Apple TV Channels: Open the Apple TV app, go to Account, select Subscriptions, find Hulu, and tap Cancel Subscription. On a Mac or PC, go to Settings, then Subscriptions, then manage Hulu.

Amazon Prime Video: Go to Your Account, select Memberships and Subscriptions, find Hulu, and click Cancel Channel. You can also cancel through the Prime Video app by going to Account, then Subscriptions, then Hulu.

Roku: Go to your Roku account on roku.com, select Subscriptions, find Hulu, and click Cancel. Alternatively, on your Roku device, go to Settings, then Subscriptions, then manage Hulu.

Google Play: Open Google Play on your Android device or computer, go to Subscriptions, select Hulu, and tap Cancel Subscription.

What happens after you cancel

Your Hulu account will remain active until the end of your current billing cycle. If your billing date is the 15th of the month and you cancel on the 5th, you will keep full access until the 15th. After that date, you will no longer be able to watch anything on Hulu.

Hulu will not refund the money you already paid for the current billing period. If you paid for an annual subscription upfront and cancel partway through the year, Hulu does not issue a refund for the remaining months. However, if you subscribed through a third-party platform like Apple or Amazon, that platform may have its own refund policy that differs from Hulu's — check the platform's terms before canceling.

Your account information, watch history, and saved preferences will remain stored for a limited time. If you reactivate your subscription later using the same email address, you will be able to access your previous watch list and viewing history. Hulu does not specify exactly how long this information is kept, but it is typically available for several months after cancellation.

If Hulu offers you a discount to stay

During the cancellation process, Hulu frequently displays a retention offer — usually a discount on your next month or a free trial period. You are not required to accept this offer. If you want to cancel, you can decline and proceed. If you are interested in the discount, you can accept it, and your subscription will continue at the reduced rate for the period specified.

Be aware that retention offers are temporary. After the discount period ends, your subscription will return to the regular price unless you cancel again or the offer terms specify otherwise. Read the offer details carefully to understand when the discount expires and what your billing will be after that date.

Reactivating your account later

If you cancel and later want to reactivate Hulu, you can log back in using the same email address and password. Your account will be reactivated, and you will be able to resume your subscription. Depending on how long it has been since you canceled, Hulu may offer you a promotional rate for returning customers.

Your watch history and saved preferences will be available if your account information was retained. However, if a very long time has passed since cancellation, Hulu may have deleted your account data. In that case, you would be starting with a fresh account, though you would still use the same email address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a refund if I cancel before my billing date?

No. Hulu does not refund unused time for the current billing period. If you cancel on the 5th and your billing date is the 15th, you keep access until the 15th but will not receive a refund for those 10 days. The exception is if you subscribed through a third-party platform — Apple, Amazon, and Google may have different refund policies, so check their terms.

What if I cancel but still see charges on my credit card?

If you see a charge after canceling, it is likely your final billing for the current cycle. Check your cancellation confirmation email to see your end date. If charges appear after that date, contact Hulu support through your account or at hulu.com/support. Keep your cancellation confirmation email as proof that you canceled.

Will I lose my watch history if I cancel?

Your watch history and saved shows will remain in your account for a period of time after cancellation. If you reactivate using the same email address, you should be able to access them. However, Hulu does not may provide how long this information is kept, so it is not certain if very old data will still be there months or years later.

Can I cancel my subscription if I subscribed through my phone?

Yes, you can cancel through the Hulu app on your phone. However, if you subscribed through Apple's in-app purchase system on an iPhone, you must cancel through Apple's settings instead. The same applies to Android devices if you subscribed through Google Play — cancel through Google Play, not the Hulu app.

What if I cannot find the cancel option in my account?

Try canceling through the website instead of the app, or vice versa. If you still cannot find it, log out completely and log back in. If the option remains missing, contact Hulu support. It is also possible you are looking in the wrong section — make sure you are in Account or Subscription settings, not just the general settings menu.