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How to Cancel Hulu

Hulu is a US-based streaming service offering live TV, on-demand content, and original series. Cancellation is straightforward through the account page, though Hulu will present retention offers and remind you of upcoming content. If you subscribed through a third party (e.g. Disney+ bundle, Roku, Apple), you must cancel through that provider instead.

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Steps verified March 2026

Quick Facts

Monthly cost

£7.99/mo

£95.88/year

Cancel online?

Yes

Pause option?

Yes

Refund policy

No refunds for partial billing periods. You retain access until the end of the current period.

After cancellation

Your account data and watch history are retained for reactivation. Hulu deletes data upon request.

What to Watch Out For

  • Presents multiple retention offers before allowing cancellation
  • Shows upcoming content premieres to discourage cancellation

Cancellation Steps

Go directly to Hulu cancellation page
1

Log in to your Hulu account

Go to account.hulu.com and sign in with your credentials.

2

Click your profile name

Select Account from the dropdown menu.

3

Click Cancel Your Subscription

Under the Your Subscription section, click Cancel.

4

Review retention offers

Hulu may offer a discounted plan or pause option. Decline if you want to fully cancel.

5

Confirm cancellation

Click Continue to Cancel and confirm. Your access continues until the end of the billing period.

Tips & Things to Know

  • If you subscribed through Disney+ bundle, cancel through disneyplus.com instead.
  • Hulu offers a pause option for up to 12 weeks if you want to take a break.
  • Download any content you want before cancelling as access ends at the billing period.

Your Consumer Rights

  • Under ROSCA (Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act), Hulu must provide a simple cancellation mechanism.
  • The FTC requires clear disclosure of recurring charges before billing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel Hulu at any time?

Yes. There is no contract or cancellation fee for any Hulu plan.

What happens to my Hulu + Live TV add-ons?

All add-ons (HBO Max, Showtime, etc.) are cancelled along with your base subscription.

Can I reactivate my Hulu account?

Yes. Simply log back in and resubscribe. Your profile and preferences are usually preserved.

How do I cancel Hulu through Apple?

Go to iPhone Settings > your name > Subscriptions > Hulu > Cancel Subscription.

Does Hulu offer a free trial?

Hulu periodically offers free trials for new subscribers, typically 30 days.