Cancel Hulu directly through your account settings

You can cancel Hulu by logging into your account on the Hulu website or app and going to your account settings. Look for the option labeled "Subscription" or "Manage Subscription" — the exact wording depends on whether you're on a phone, computer, or tablet. Select the plan you want to cancel, then choose "Cancel Subscription" or a similar option. Hulu will ask you to confirm, and the cancellation takes effect when ready.

If you subscribed through the Hulu website directly, this method works right away. Your access ends on the date your current billing cycle was supposed to renew — you don't lose the rest of the month you've already paid for. Hulu will send you a confirmation email with the cancellation date.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Hulu account on the website or app, find "Manage Subscription," and select "Cancel Subscription" to end your plan when ready.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, Amazon, or another third-party platform, you must cancel through that platform instead, not through Hulu itself.
  • Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle — canceling does not cut you off the same day unless you're on a free trial.
  • Hulu will email you a confirmation with your final access date, and you can resubscribe at any time without penalty.

Cancel if you subscribed through a third-party platform

If you signed up for Hulu through Apple, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, or another platform, you cannot cancel through Hulu's website. You must cancel through the platform where you subscribed. Hulu has no control over these subscriptions — the platform handles billing and cancellation.

For Apple devices, go to Settings, tap your name, select Subscriptions, find Hulu, and tap "Cancel Subscription." On Android, open Google Play, go to Subscriptions, select Hulu, and tap "Cancel." For Amazon Prime Video, log into your Amazon account, go to Your Account, select Memberships and Subscriptions, find Hulu, and choose Cancel. Each platform works slightly differently, but the cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period.

What happens after you cancel

Once you cancel, you can watch Hulu until the last day of your billing cycle. If you paid for a month on the 15th, and you cancel on the 20th, you keep access through the 15th of the next month. Hulu does not refund the unused portion of your subscription.

After your access ends, you can resubscribe at any time. Hulu does not charge a reactivation fee or penalize you for canceling and coming back. Your saved shows, watchlist, and profile settings may or may not be preserved depending on how long you stay away — Hulu's policy on this is not clearly published, so assume they may be deleted after several months of inactivity.

Cancel a free trial before you're charged

If you're on a free trial, cancel before the trial period ends to avoid being charged for a full month. The exact number of free days depends on the promotion — some trials are seven days, others are 30. Check your confirmation email or your account settings to see when your trial ends.

Canceling a free trial works the same way as canceling a paid subscription: log in, go to Manage Subscription, and select Cancel. Your access stops when ready when the trial ends, not when you click cancel. If you cancel on day five of a seven-day trial, you still have two days left to watch.

If you can't find the cancel option

Some older accounts or accounts created through specific partnerships may not show a cancel button in the usual place. If you've looked in Manage Subscription and don't see it, try logging out and back in, or try a different device or browser.

If the cancel option still doesn't appear, contact Hulu support through the Help section of the website. You'll need to provide your email address and account details. Support can cancel your subscription manually, though response times vary — expect one to three business days for a reply. You can also try canceling through the platform where you subscribed if you used one, since that's often faster.

Pause instead of cancel if you might return soon

Hulu offers a pause option that temporarily stops your subscription without canceling it entirely. When you pause, you don't get charged, but your account and settings stay active. You can resume at any time without losing your watchlist or saved shows.

To pause, go to Manage Subscription and look for a "Pause Subscription" or "Pause Plan" button — not all accounts have this option, and it may only be available for certain plan types. If you see it, select it and choose how long you want to pause (usually up to three months). When the pause period ends, billing resumes automatically unless you cancel or pause again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a refund if I cancel in the middle of my billing cycle?

No. Hulu does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you cancel on the 20th of a month and your billing date is the 15th, you keep access through the 15th of next month, but you won't receive money back for those extra days.

Can I cancel my Hulu subscription by phone or email?

Hulu does not have a phone number for cancellations. You must cancel through your account settings online or through the app. If you cannot access your account, contact Hulu support through the Help section of the website and ask them to cancel for you.

What if I subscribed through my cable or phone provider?

If Hulu came bundled with your cable, phone, or internet service, you cannot cancel it through Hulu. Contact your provider directly and ask them to remove Hulu from your account. They handle the billing and cancellation, not Hulu.

Can I resubscribe after I cancel?

Yes. You can resubscribe to Hulu at any time after canceling. There is no penalty or waiting period. Your old account information may or may not be preserved depending on how long you stay away, so you might need to rebuild your watchlist.

How do I know my cancellation went through?

Hulu sends a confirmation email to the address on your account after you cancel. Check your email (including spam) for a message with your final access date. You can also log back into your account and check Manage Subscription — it should show that your subscription is canceled or ending on a specific date.