How to Cancel Your
Hulu Subscription
Cancel Hulu in about 3 minutes. Here are the exact steps, plus how to pause your subscription for up to 12 weeks instead.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
EasyTime
~3 minutes
Method
Website
Refund
No refunds
Cancel Hulu on the Website
Sign in to Hulu
Go to hulu.com in your web browser and sign in with the account you want to cancel. Make sure you are using the account owner's credentials.
Go to Manage Account
Click your profile icon in the upper-right corner of the screen. From the dropdown menu, select Manage Account. This takes you to your account and subscription settings page.
Click Cancel under Your Subscription
Scroll down to the Your Subscription section. You will see your current plan details. Click the Cancel button to begin the cancellation process.
Skip the pause offer
Hulu will likely offer you the option to pause your subscription instead of canceling. If you want to fully cancel, click Continue to Cancel to skip this offer.
Ignore retention offers and confirm
Hulu may show you additional retention offers such as discounted plans or free months. Ignore these if you want to proceed. Click Cancel Subscription to finalize your cancellation.
Consider Pausing Instead of Canceling
Hulu lets you pause for up to 12 weeks
If you are not sure about canceling permanently, Hulu offers a pause feature that lets you stop your subscription for up to 12 weeks at no charge. Your pause starts at your next billing cycle, and your subscription automatically resumes when the pause period ends.
- + No charges during the pause period
- + Your saved titles and watch progress are preserved
- + Subscription auto-resumes so you do not need to resubscribe
- - You cannot stream during the pause period
- - Automatically resumes billing after the pause ends
Subscribed Through Apple, Android, or a Third Party?
If you signed up for Hulu through Apple, the Hulu Android app, or a third-party platform like Roku or Amazon, you need to cancel through that platform instead.
Cancel via Apple
- 1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad
- 2. Tap your Apple ID at the top
- 3. Tap Media & Purchases
- 4. Tap Manage Subscriptions
- 5. Tap Hulu then Cancel
Cancel via Android
- 1. Open the Hulu app
- 2. Tap your profile icon
- 3. Tap Account
- 4. Tap Cancel Your Subscription
- 5. Follow the prompts to confirm
Subscribed through Roku, Amazon, or another platform?
If you signed up for Hulu through a third-party platform like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or another device, you need to cancel through that platform's subscription settings. Hulu's website will not show a cancel option for third-party subscriptions.
Watch Out For These Gotchas
Disney+ / Hulu / ESPN+ Bundle complications
If you are subscribed to the Disney+ / Hulu / ESPN+ bundle, canceling Hulu may affect your entire bundle. Check your account details carefully before canceling. You may need to cancel the full bundle and resubscribe to individual services you want to keep.
Hulu pushes retention offers hard
Hulu's cancellation flow includes multiple screens with pause offers, discounted plans, and other retention tactics. Be prepared to click through several screens before reaching the final cancel button. Do not be surprised if you see 2-3 offers before the actual cancellation confirmation.
Third-party billing means cancel through that platform
If you subscribed through Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or another third-party device, you must cancel through that platform's subscription management. Hulu's own website or app will not show you a cancel option in this case.
What Happens After You Cancel Hulu?
You keep access until your billing cycle ends
Hulu does not cut off access immediately. You can continue watching until the end of the current billing cycle you already paid for.
Your saved titles and watch progress are preserved
Hulu keeps your My Stuff list, watch history, and progress on shows even after you cancel. If you resubscribe later, you can pick up right where you left off.
No refunds for partial months
Hulu does not provide prorated refunds. Even if you cancel early in your billing cycle, you will not receive money back for the unused portion of the month.
Add-ons are also canceled
Any add-on channels or premium networks you added to your Hulu subscription (like HBO Max, Showtime, etc.) will also be canceled along with your base Hulu plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pause instead of cancel?
Yes. Hulu lets you pause your subscription for up to 12 weeks at no charge. The pause starts at your next billing cycle, and you will not be charged during the pause period. Your subscription automatically resumes when the pause ends. This is a good option if you just need a temporary break but plan to come back.
What about the Disney Bundle?
If you subscribed to the Disney+ / Hulu / ESPN+ bundle, canceling Hulu may affect your entire bundle and the other services included in it. Check your account details carefully. You may need to cancel the whole bundle and resubscribe to Disney+ and ESPN+ individually if you want to keep those services.
Will I lose my watch history?
No. Your watch history, My Stuff list, profiles, and viewing progress on shows and movies are all preserved after you cancel. If you resubscribe in the future, everything will be there waiting for you.
Why can I not find the cancel option?
If you do not see a cancel option on Hulu's website, you likely subscribed through a third-party platform such as Apple, Roku, or Amazon. In that case, you need to cancel through that platform's subscription settings, not through Hulu directly.
Can I resubscribe after canceling?
Yes. You can resubscribe to Hulu at any time by going to hulu.com and signing back in with your existing account. Your saved titles and watch progress will still be available. You may also see promotional pricing offers for returning subscribers.
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