How to cancel Hulu

You can cancel Hulu through your account settings on the Hulu website or mobile app. Log in, go to Account, select your plan, and choose the option to cancel. Hulu will ask you to confirm, and your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle — you won't be charged again, but you can still watch until that date passes.

If you subscribed through a third-party service like Apple, Amazon, Google Play, or Roku, you must cancel through that service instead, not through Hulu directly. Canceling on Hulu's site won't stop the charges if your subscription is bundled with another service or billed through a platform.

The process takes less than five minutes. Hulu does not require you to contact customer service or provide a reason for canceling, though the app may show you a retention offer before you finish.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel directly through Hulu's website or app by going to Account settings and selecting your plan, then choosing to cancel.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Amazon, Google Play, or Roku, you must cancel through that platform, not through Hulu.
  • Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle, and you won't be charged after you cancel.
  • Hulu may show you a discounted rate or free trial offer before you finish canceling — accepting extends your subscription.
  • If you cancel a bundle that includes Hulu, Disney+, or ESPN+, you lose access to all three services unless you had separate subscriptions.

Canceling through the Hulu 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 from the dropdown menu. Under Your Plan, you'll see your current subscription type and billing date. Click Change Plan or Manage Plan (the exact wording varies by account type).

Select the option to cancel your subscription. Hulu will show you a summary of what you're losing access to and may offer you a discounted rate to stay. If you want to proceed, click Confirm Cancellation or the equivalent button. You'll receive a confirmation email with your final billing date.

Canceling through the Hulu mobile app

Open the Hulu app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Select Account, then Subscription. Tap Manage Subscription or Change Plan. Choose the option to cancel, review the confirmation screen, and tap Confirm.

The mobile app follows the same process as the website, and cancellation takes effect immediately in your account settings. You can cancel from either device — whichever you use first will process the cancellation.

Canceling a Hulu subscription through a third-party platform

If you subscribed to Hulu through Apple (iTunes or App Store), Amazon Prime Video Channels, Google Play, or Roku, canceling on Hulu's website will not stop your charges. You must cancel through the platform where you signed up.

Apple: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Hulu > Cancel Subscription. On a computer, open iTunes, go to Account Settings, and find Subscriptions.

Amazon Prime Video Channels: Go to Your Account > Prime Video Settings > Manage Prime Video Channels > Hulu > Cancel Channel.

Google Play: Open Google Play, go to your profile icon > Payments and Subscriptions > Subscriptions > Hulu > Cancel Subscription.

Roku: Go to Home > Subscriptions > Hulu > Manage Subscription > Cancel.

What happens to your account after cancellation

You retain access to your Hulu account and all saved shows, watchlists, and viewing history until your billing cycle ends. After that date, you cannot watch anything, but your profile remains in Hulu's system. If you resubscribe later, your saved information will still be there.

Hulu does not refund partial months or unused days. If you cancel mid-cycle, you keep access through the end of that billing period, but you won't receive money back for the unused portion.

Retention offers and discounted rates

When you start the cancellation process, Hulu often displays a discounted rate — sometimes $1.99 per month for three months or a similar offer. Accepting this offer will cancel your cancellation and restart your subscription at the new rate. After the discount period ends, your rate returns to the regular price unless Hulu extends the offer.

These offers are optional. If you don't want to stay subscribed at any price, ignore the offer and complete the cancellation. Hulu will not penalize you for declining.

Canceling a Hulu bundle

If you subscribed to the Disney Bundle (Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+), canceling Hulu through your account will cancel all three services. You cannot cancel only Hulu and keep Disney+ or ESPN+ unless you had separate subscriptions to those services before bundling.

If you want to keep one or two of the services, you must cancel the bundle and then resubscribe to the individual services you want. This may cost more than the bundle price, so check the current rates before you proceed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pause my Hulu subscription instead of canceling?

Hulu does not offer a pause feature. You must either keep your subscription active or cancel it. If you want to stop paying temporarily, canceling and resubscribing later is your only option. Your saved shows and watchlist will remain when you return.

Will I lose my saved shows and watchlist if I cancel?

No. Your profile, saved shows, watchlist, and viewing history stay in your account even after cancellation. If you resubscribe, everything will be there. Hulu keeps this information indefinitely unless you manually delete it.

What if I cancel but still see a charge after my billing date?

Contact Hulu support through the Help section on their website or app. Provide your confirmation email and the date you canceled. If the charge occurred after your final billing date, Hulu can issue a refund. If you canceled through a third-party platform, contact that platform's support instead.

Can I cancel Hulu if I'm in the middle of a free trial?

Yes. You can cancel during a free trial, and your access will end on the trial's final day. You won't be charged. Canceling a trial follows the same process as canceling a paid subscription.

Do I need to give a reason when I cancel?

No. Hulu does not require you to explain why you're canceling. The cancellation form may include an optional feedback section, but you can skip it and proceed directly to confirmation.