Cancel Hulu through your account settings or payment method

You can cancel Hulu by logging into your account and turning off your subscription, or by contacting your payment provider if you subscribed through them. The fastest route is your Hulu account settings — the cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready. If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or another third-party service, you will need to cancel through that service instead, because Hulu does not process those cancellations.

Hulu does not charge a cancellation fee. Your access continues until the last day of your paid period, and you can resubscribe at any time. If you have a bundle (Hulu + Disney+ + ESPN+), cancelling Hulu removes only that service — the others stay active unless you cancel them separately.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Hulu account, go to Account Settings, select your subscription plan, and click Cancel Subscription to end service at the end of your billing cycle.
  • If you subscribed through Apple, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or another third-party platform, you must cancel through that service, not through Hulu.
  • Hulu does not charge a fee to cancel, and your access continues through the end of your current billing period.
  • If you have a Hulu bundle, cancelling Hulu alone does not cancel Disney+ or ESPN+ — you must cancel each service separately if you want to remove them.

Cancel through your Hulu account on a computer or phone

Open a web browser and go to hulu.com, or open the Hulu app on your phone or tablet. Log in with your email and password. On a computer, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account. On a phone or tablet, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and tap Account.

Find the section labeled Subscription or Plan. Click or tap on your current plan name. You will see a button labeled Cancel Subscription or similar text. Click it. Hulu will ask you to confirm and may offer you a discount to stay — you can decline and proceed with cancellation. Your subscription ends on the last day of your current billing cycle. You will receive a confirmation email.

Cancel through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon Prime Video Channels

If you subscribed to Hulu through Apple (iPhone, iPad, or Mac), open Settings, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find Hulu, and tap Cancel Subscription. If you subscribed through Google Play on an Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play app, tap your profile icon, select Subscriptions, find Hulu, and tap Cancel. If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video Channels, open the Prime Video app or website, go to Your Subscriptions, find Hulu, and select Cancel Channel.

Cancelling through these services removes Hulu from your account but does not affect other subscriptions you have through the same platform. For example, cancelling Hulu through Apple does not cancel Apple TV+ or any other Apple subscription. The cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period with that provider.

What happens after you cancel

You can watch Hulu until midnight on the last day of your billing cycle. After that, you lose access to your account and cannot watch any content. Your saved shows, watchlist, and viewing history are deleted after a set period — Hulu does not specify exactly how long, but it is typically several months.

You can resubscribe to Hulu at any time by logging back in and selecting a plan. If you cancelled recently, Hulu may offer you a promotional rate to return. There is no penalty for cancelling and resubscribing, and you do not lose your account permanently.

If you cannot find the cancel button

Make sure you are logged into the account that is being charged. If you share a Hulu account with others, only the person who created the account or has payment authority can cancel it. If you are using a shared account and want to stop paying, contact the account owner and ask them to cancel.

If you are still unable to locate the cancel option, contact Hulu support through the Help section of your account. You can also call Hulu's phone line — the number appears in your billing emails and on your account page. Hulu support can cancel your subscription manually if the self-service option is not working.

Pausing your subscription instead of cancelling

Hulu offers the option to pause your subscription for up to three months instead of cancelling it completely. While paused, you are not charged, but your account and watchlist remain saved. You can resume at any time during the pause period. To pause, go to Account Settings, select your plan, and look for a Pause Subscription option — not all account types have this feature available.

Pausing is useful if you want to take a break but plan to return. If you know you will not use Hulu for several months, pausing costs nothing and keeps your account ready to use again. If you do not think you will return, cancelling is the cleaner option.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my shows and watchlist if I cancel?

Your watchlist and viewing history are deleted after you cancel, but Hulu does not specify exactly when. If you resubscribe within a few months, your data may still be there. If you want to keep a record of shows you watched, take screenshots of your watchlist before you cancel.

Can I cancel in the middle of my billing cycle?

Yes, you can cancel when ready, but you will not receive a refund for the remainder of your current billing period. Your access continues until the end of that period. If you want to stop paying right away, cancelling is still the correct action — you just will not get money back for unused days.

What if I subscribed through a bundle with Disney+ and ESPN+?

Cancelling Hulu removes only Hulu from your bundle. Disney+ and ESPN+ stay active and you continue to be charged for them. If you want to cancel the entire bundle, you must cancel each service separately through your account settings.

Do I need to contact Hulu to cancel, or can I do it myself?

You can cancel yourself through your account settings in under two minutes. You do not need to call or email Hulu unless the self-service option is not working. Contacting support takes longer and is unnecessary for a standard cancellation.

Can I get a refund if I cancel before my billing date?

No. Hulu does not refund unused portions of your subscription. You can use your account through the end of your paid period, but you will not receive money back for days remaining after you cancel.