Cancel Hulu through your account settings

Log into your Hulu account on any web browser, then go to your Account menu in the top right corner. Select "Account" from the dropdown, then find "Subscription" on the left side of the page. Under your current plan, you will see a "Manage subscription" button — click it, then select "Cancel subscription" at the bottom of that section. Hulu will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to stay; you can decline and proceed with cancellation.

Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready. If you paid for a month on the 15th, your cancellation takes effect on the 15th of next month. Hulu will send you a confirmation email with your cancellation date. You can log back in until that date and reactivate your subscription if you change your mind — just go to the same Subscription section and select "Reactivate."

Cancel through the Hulu app on your phone or device

Open the Hulu app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Select "Account" and then "Subscription." Tap "Manage subscription" and choose "Cancel subscription." The process is the same as the web version — you will confirm the cancellation and receive an end date.

If you have Hulu bundled with Disney+ or ESPN+, canceling Hulu through the app will only cancel Hulu itself. Your other subscriptions will continue unless you cancel them separately in the same menu.

Cancel a subscription paid through a third party

If you signed up for Hulu through Apple, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or another platform, you must cancel through that service, not through Hulu's website. Hulu cannot process the cancellation on its end.

For Apple: Go to Settings, tap your name, select "Subscriptions," find Hulu, and tap "Cancel Subscription." For Google Play: Open the Play Store app, tap your profile icon, go to "Manage subscriptions," select Hulu, and tap "Cancel subscription." For Amazon Prime Video Channels: Go to your Prime Video account, select "Manage Your Subscriptions," find Hulu, and choose "Cancel Channel." Each platform processes the cancellation within a few days.

What happens to your account after cancellation

Once your billing cycle ends, you lose access to all Hulu content. You cannot watch shows, movies, or live TV, and your watchlist and viewing history are deleted after several months of inactivity. If you reactivate within a short window, some services may restore your data, but this is not may provide.

Any promotional offers you used (like a free trial or discounted rate) typically cannot be used again if you reactivate later. Hulu may offer you a new promotional rate when you try to cancel, but this is separate from your original offer.

Reactivating your Hulu subscription later

If you change your mind after cancellation, you can turn your subscription back on at any time. Log into your Hulu account and go to the Subscription section — if your account is still active (within a few months of cancellation), you will see a "Reactivate subscription" button instead of "Manage subscription." Click it and select your plan.

When you reactivate, your billing cycle restarts from the day you reactivate, not from your original billing date. If you originally paid on the 15th but reactivated on the 22nd, your next charge will be on the 22nd of the following month. You will not be charged for the days between cancellation and reactivation.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through your Hulu account settings by selecting "Manage subscription" and then "Cancel subscription" — your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready.
  • If you signed up through Apple, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, or another platform, you must cancel through that service instead of Hulu's website.
  • You can reactivate your subscription after cancellation if you change your mind, though promotional offers may not be available again.
  • Your watchlist and viewing history are deleted after several months of inactivity once your subscription ends.
  • Hulu does not refund unused portions of your billing cycle when you cancel mid-month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. Hulu charges monthly and does not refund unused portions of your billing cycle. If you cancel on the 5th of a month but were charged on the 1st, you have access until the end of that month and will not receive a refund for the remaining days.

What if I forgot my Hulu password?

Go to the Hulu login page and select "Forgot password?" Enter the email address on your account, and Hulu will send you a reset link. If you no longer have access to that email, contact Hulu support through their help center to verify your identity and regain access.

Will canceling Hulu affect my Disney+ or ESPN+ subscription?

Only if you have them bundled together. If you subscribed to the Disney Bundle (Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ together), canceling one cancels all three. If you subscribed to each separately, canceling Hulu does not affect the others.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

Hulu does not offer a pause option. Your choices are to keep your subscription active or cancel it. If you want to stop paying temporarily, cancellation is the only way — you can reactivate later when you are ready to watch again.

How long does it take for the cancellation to go through?

Cancellation is when ready in your account, but your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle. The actual removal of your subscription from Hulu's system takes a few days, but this does not affect when your access ends.