Disney says it has no plans to shut down standalone Hulu app

Disney has clarified that it currently has no plans to shut down the standalone Hulu application, even as it rolls out significant new features to integrate the two streaming services. The company confirmed its position following recent reports speculating about the app’s imminent closure.

The latest step in this ongoing integration began on May 19, allowing subscribers to the Disney and Hulu bundle to sync their Hulu profiles directly within the Disney app. This feature transfers a user’s watch history, watchlist, and personalized recommendations, enabling them to pick up where they left off with Hulu content directly through Disney. Once linked, Hulu titles appear in Disney’s “Continue Watching” and “Watchlist” sections.

Additionally, eligible subscribers who only pay for Hulu can now sign into the Disney app using their Hulu credentials. Within Disney, these users gain full access to Hulu’s on-demand library alongside a limited sampling of Disney and ESPN content. The company stated this preview is intended to give standalone Hulu subscribers a taste of the broader offerings available to bundle customers.

However, not all subscribers are eligible for the new profile linking....