Disney is working on "Project Gemini," a plan to merge Hulu's content and features into the Disney+ streaming app, with completion expected by the end of 2026 [1, 2]. According to leaked internal documents, the Hulu app and its supporting technology will be decommissioned once all Hulu users have moved to Disney+ [1, 2].
A Disney streaming employee described Hulu as being "on life support at this point, with no active development," highlighting the company's shift of resources away from the Hulu standalone platform [1]. Indeed, Disney has focused its development efforts on integrating Hulu into Disney+, rather than launching new features for the separate Hulu app [1, 2].
Since late May 2026, Hulu users have been able to sync their watchlists and viewing history with Disney+ to create a unified experience [1]. Disney plans to bring more Hulu-specific features, such as live TV and DVR capabilities, into Disney+ as the integration progresses [1].
Currently, users subscribed to the Disney bundle can watch all Hulu content within Disney+, while Disney+ only subscribers have limited access to select Hulu programming [1]. Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro has emphasized the priority of unifying streaming resources and improving operational efficiency as drivers behind the Hulu-Disney+ consolidation [1].
Despite internal documents and employee statements indicating a clear plan to retire the Hulu app by the end of 2026, Disney has publicly stated there are "no current plans" to sunset the Hulu app, creating a disconnect between internal intentions and official messaging [1, 2]. If the Hulu app is retired, sources suggest Disney may still offer separate subscriptions or bundles to maintain revenue streams [2].
Disney aims to complete the Hulu content and feature integration into Disney+ and retire the Hulu standalone app by the end of 2026 [1, 2].
