You can cancel Hulu through your account settings in about two minutes, and your access stops at the end of your current billing period

Log into your Hulu account on any web browser, go to Account settings, select "Cancel your subscription," and confirm. Hulu will ask why you're leaving — you can skip that question. Your streaming access continues until your next billing date, then stops. You won't be charged again after you cancel.

If you subscribed through a third party — Apple, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, or Roku — you must cancel through that service instead, not through Hulu's website. Cancelling on Hulu's site won't stop the charge if your payment goes through another company.

Key Takeaways

  • Direct Hulu subscriptions cancel through Account settings on Hulu.com, and your access ends on your next billing date.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, or Roku, you must cancel through that platform, not Hulu's website.
  • Hulu will continue to charge you if you cancel in the wrong place, so confirm where your payment method is linked before you start.
  • You can resubscribe at any time; cancelling does not delete your profile, watchlist, or viewing history.

How to cancel a direct Hulu subscription on the website

Go to Hulu.com and sign in with your email and password. Click the profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account." Under "Subscription," you'll see your current plan and billing date. Click "Cancel subscription" (not "Pause subscription" — that's different and keeps you charged).

Hulu will show you a cancellation survey asking why you're leaving. You can answer or skip it. Click "Cancel subscription" again to confirm. You'll get an email confirming the cancellation. Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle — if you're billed on the 15th, you can watch until the 14th at 11:59 p.m., then you're locked out.

Cancelling a Hulu subscription through Apple, Google Play, Amazon, or Roku

If you signed up for Hulu through another service's app or website, that's where your payment is linked, and that's where you have to cancel. Cancelling on Hulu.com will not stop the charge.

Apple (iPhone, iPad, Mac): Open the App Store, tap your profile icon, select "Subscriptions," find Hulu, and tap "Cancel Subscription." Google Play (Android): Open Google Play, tap your profile icon, go to "Payments and subscriptions," select "Subscriptions," find Hulu, and tap "Cancel subscription." Amazon Prime Video: Go to Amazon.com, click "Account & Lists," select "Your Subscriptions," find Hulu, and click "Cancel subscription." Roku: On your Roku device, go to Settings, select "Subscriptions," find Hulu, and select "Cancel."

What happens to your account after you cancel

Your profile, watchlist, and viewing history stay in Hulu's system. If you resubscribe later — even months later — you'll see the same shows you were watching and the same recommendations. You won't lose anything by cancelling.

You can resubscribe through the same method (direct or through a third party) or switch to a different method. For example, you could cancel your direct subscription and sign up through Amazon Prime Video instead. Hulu doesn't charge a reactivation fee.

If you're charged after cancelling

Check your cancellation confirmation email first — it will tell you the exact date your access ends. If you were charged after that date, contact Hulu support through your account settings or at help.hulu.com. Have your confirmation email and the charge date ready.

If you cancelled through a third party (Apple, Google, Amazon, or Roku) and were still charged, the issue is usually that you cancelled in the wrong place. Contact that service's support team, not Hulu. They can see where your payment is linked and reverse the charge if it went through after your cancellation date.

Pausing instead of cancelling

Hulu offers a "Pause subscription" option that temporarily stops your charges without cancelling. You can pause for up to three months, and your profile stays active. This is useful if you want to take a break but plan to come back soon.

To pause, go to Account settings, select "Pause subscription" instead of "Cancel subscription," and choose how long you want to pause (one, two, or three months). After the pause ends, you'll be charged again unless you cancel before the pause expires. Pausing does not delete your account or history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a refund for the current month if I cancel mid-cycle?

No. Hulu charges monthly in advance, so if you cancel on the 10th of the month and your billing date is the 5th, you've already paid for the full month. You keep access until the end of that billing cycle, but Hulu does not refund partial months.

What if I subscribed through Hulu but I'm not sure?

Check your bank or credit card statement. Look for a charge labeled "Hulu" or "The Walt Disney Company." If it says that, you subscribed directly. If it says "Apple," "Google," "Amazon," or "Roku," cancel through that service instead.

Will I lose my saved shows and watchlist?

No. Your profile, watchlist, and viewing history stay saved even after you cancel. If you resubscribe, everything will be there. Hulu only deletes inactive accounts after a very long period of non-use, not after a regular cancellation.

Can I cancel Hulu if I'm in the middle of a promotional offer?

Yes. Promotional pricing does not lock you in. You can cancel at any time, even during a discounted trial or offer period. You'll be charged the promotional rate through the end of that billing cycle, then access stops.

How do I know if my cancellation went through?

Check your email for a cancellation confirmation from Hulu (or from Apple, Google, Amazon, or Roku if you cancelled through them). The email will include the date your access ends. You can also log into your account and check Account settings — it should say "No active subscription" or show a resubscribe button.