You may have seen the news: Disney+ and Hulu are finally combining. Soon, you’ll find shows like The Bear and Shōgun right next to Loki and Moana inside a single, integrated app—ending the need to switch back and forth (Hulu Disney+ Integration).
This is a huge change for streaming, so let’s break down how this new experience works, what it might cost, and what it all means for your movie night.
How to Find Hulu Shows in the New Disney+ App
Finding your favorite Hulu shows is now as simple as finding a Marvel movie. When you open the updated Disney+ app, you’ll see a new “Hulu” tile right on the home screen, sitting alongside familiar brands like Pixar and Star Wars. Think of it like a new wing being added to your favorite museum—all the exhibits are now under one roof. Clicking this tile takes you directly into the Hulu library, so you no longer have to close one app to open another.
[Image: Screenshot of the new Disney+ app home screen, with a red box highlighting the new “Hulu” tile.]
Best of all, you won’t be starting from scratch. Disney has made sure that your personalized viewing data, including your watch history and recommendations, makes the move with you. If you were halfway through an episode of The Bear on the old Hulu app, you can pick up right where you left off inside Disney+. Your profiles are also brought over, keeping everyone’s watch lists separate and organized.
This change marks a shift from the old “Disney Bundle,” which was essentially two separate apps with one bill. Now, it’s a single, combined experience designed for less searching and more watching.
Is the New App Better for You? Convenience and Parental Controls Explained
The biggest benefit of this merger is simple: convenience. Remember guessing whether a show was on Hulu or Disney+? That’s over. Now, a single search bar looks through both libraries at the same time. When you search for an actor or title, you’ll see results from Pixar right alongside award-winning films from Hulu, ending the frustrating app-switching dance for good.
Of course, adding the entire Hulu library means more mature content is now in the same app as Moana. To manage this, Disney+ requires you to set content ratings for each profile, ensuring kids’ profiles remain locked to family-friendly shows. It’s easy to set up:
- Go to your Profile settings.
- Select “Content Rating.”
- Choose the appropriate level (e.g., TV-PG) and save.
The goal is twofold: making your life easier and building a stronger competitor to services like Netflix. By putting all their best content under one roof, Disney hopes you’ll spend less time searching and more time watching, creating one massive library so compelling you’ll always find your next favorite show without leaving the app.
Why Disney Stopped Reporting Subscriber Numbers (And What It Means for Streaming)
This merger, combined with Disney’s decision to stop reporting subscriber numbers, reveals a clear strategy. The focus is shifting from counting customers to creating one great service that’s worth it.
Next time you open the combined app, notice how it tries to keep you watching. You’re no longer just a viewer; you’re seeing the future of streaming take shape—a shift from chasing numbers to delivering real value.