Hulu Surge: Why Everyone’s Googling the Streaming Giant Today

Hulu is enjoying a late-summer spotlight as Disney prepares to fold the beloved streaming app into Disney+ while simultaneously loading September 2025 with crowd-pleasing premieres and wallet-friendly bundles. The road to the Disney+ merger Disney confirmed on 6 August 2025 that standalone Hulu apps will be discontinued and all content migrated into Disney+ in early 2026, giving the company full ownership of the service and streamlining its U.S. streaming footprint. Existing Hulu profiles and watch-lists are expected to transfer automatically, but subscribers should update their login email to match their Disney ID for a friction-free move. What’s new on Hulu in September 2025 Before the green logo vanishes, Hulu is dropping one of its most stacked monthly slates in years: • Only Murders in the Building – Season 5 premiere (Sept 2) • Blood & Myth – Hulu Original documentary (Sept 4) • Hell’s Kitchen – Season 24 launch (Sept 5) • Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test – Season 4 (Sept 6) • Abducted in the Everglades true-crime special (Sept 4) • Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery docu-film (Sept 21) • Into the Void: Life, Death and Heavy Metal docuseries (Sept 22) Five movies to stream before they disappear Licensing churn means a handful of fan favorites exit mid-month. Hit play on these titles before they’re gone: Babylon, Dinner in America, The Witch, Big Time Adolescence and A Simple Favor. New Disney+/Hulu/ESPN Unlimited bundle To soften the transition, Disney is dangling a limited-time bundle: Disney+ (With Ads), Hulu (With Ads) and ESPN Unlimited for $29.99 per month for the first year—roughly a 40 % savings versus separate plans. Existing Hulu-only customers can upgrade in-app; new subscribers can lock in the rate on Disneyplus.com. How to get ready 1. Merge your Hulu and Disney+ logins now. 2. Download any offline titles you’ll need before the app retires. 3. Check the “Leaving Soon” row weekly to avoid surprise removals. 4. Enable Disney+ parental controls; Hulu profiles will inherit them after the switchover. Bottom line Hulu is closing out its independent run with high-profile originals, bargain pricing and a clear path into Disney+. Stream the September lineup while you can—and make sure your account is bundle-ready before the green icon fades to blue.