Want to watch Hulu originals, next-day TV episodes and movies on a Windows PC? The Hulu app brings its on-demand catalog and Live TV guide to the desktop. Disney is phasing out the standalone Hulu app during 2026, moving Hulu into a tab inside the Disney+ app.
What can you watch on Hulu?
Hulu combines an on-demand library of television shows and movies with original productions. Browse the catalog or search for a particular title, then open it for playback. The selection includes licensed programming as well as Hulu Originals.
Live TV is available alongside on-demand viewing. Its channel guide presents live programming in a channel-by-channel layout, making it easier to find what is on now.
How do you start watching?
Sign in with a Hulu account to reach the catalog and available viewing options. From there, choose an on-demand title or switch to the live TV guide. Playback is in HD, and Hulu is available only in the US.
- Browse or search for shows, movies, and originals.
- Use the channel guide to find live programming.
- Keep watching where you left off across TV, phone and PC.
Can Hulu replace a TV channel guide?
For live TV viewers, Hulu’s guide organizes channels and their current programming in one screen. Live TV needs the Hulu + Live TV plan. As the standalone app is retired, the same content and guide continue in the Disney+ app, while separate Hulu subscriptions are still sold.
Pros
- Streams Hulu originals, licensed shows, and movies
- Includes live TV access and a channel guide
- HD playback and resume across devices
Cons
- Standalone app is being retired in 2026
- Available only in the United States
System requirements: Windows 10, Windows 11
Can Hulu stream live TV on Windows?
Yes. Hulu includes live TV access with a channel guide for browsing programming.
Is the Hulu app going away?
Yes. Disney is retiring the standalone Hulu app in 2026; Hulu content moves into the Disney+ app, and Hulu subscriptions remain on sale.
Do you need a Hulu account to watch?
Yes. Sign in with a Hulu account to access its content.