Cancel Hulu through your account settings

You can cancel Hulu directly through your account on any device with internet access. The process takes about two minutes and stops your subscription immediately — you will lose access to Hulu content the same day you cancel, even if you have paid through the end of the month.

Go to Hulu.com and sign in with your email and password. Click the profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Account" from the dropdown menu. Under the "Subscription" section, you will see your current plan listed. Click "Manage Plan" next to your subscription type.

On the next screen, scroll down until you see the red "Cancel" button at the bottom of the page. Click it. Hulu will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may show you a discounted rate to stay — you can ignore this and click "Cancel Subscription" again to finish.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel Hulu through your account settings on Hulu.com by clicking your profile, selecting Account, then clicking the red Cancel button under Manage Plan.
  • Cancellation takes effect immediately, and you lose access to Hulu the same day even if you have paid through the end of the month.
  • If you signed up through Apple, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, or another third-party service, you must cancel through that service instead of through Hulu directly.
  • Hulu will not refund the current billing period, but you can resubscribe at any time without penalty.

Cancel through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon Prime Video

If you signed up for Hulu through another service — Apple, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, or Roku — you cannot cancel through Hulu's website. You must cancel through the service you used to sign up, because that service handles your billing.

For Apple devices: Open the Settings app, tap your name at the top, select "Subscriptions," find Hulu, and tap "Cancel Subscription." For Google Play: Open the Google Play app, tap your profile icon, go to "Payments and subscriptions," select "Subscriptions," find Hulu, and tap "Cancel subscription." For Amazon Prime Video: Go to Amazon.com, click "Account & Lists," select "Your Subscriptions," find Hulu, and click "Cancel subscription." For Roku: On your Roku device, go to Settings, select "Subscriptions," find Hulu, and select "Cancel."

After you cancel through the third-party service, Hulu will send you a confirmation email within a few hours. If you do not receive one, log into your Hulu account to confirm the cancellation went through.

What happens to your account after cancellation

Once you cancel, you lose access to Hulu immediately. You cannot watch shows or movies, and your watchlist and viewing history will be deleted after a set period. Hulu does not refund the current billing period, even if you cancel on the first day of your cycle.

You can resubscribe to Hulu at any time without penalty. If you resubscribe within a few months, your watchlist and viewing history may still be there, but Hulu does not may provide this. Treat cancellation as permanent deletion of your saved data.

If you have a bundle that includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+, canceling Hulu removes only Hulu from your bundle — Disney+ and ESPN+ will continue unless you cancel those separately.

Cancel a free trial before you are charged

If you are on a free trial, you must cancel before the trial period ends or Hulu will charge your payment method. The cancellation process is the same as above — go to Account, click Manage Plan, and click Cancel.

Hulu will tell you the exact date your trial ends when you sign up. Mark that date on your calendar or set a phone reminder a few days before so you do not forget. Once you cancel a free trial, you lose access immediately, not at the end of the trial period.

Pause your subscription instead of canceling

If you want to keep your account but do not want to pay right now, Hulu offers a pause option that costs less than canceling and resubscribing later. When you pause, your account stays active, your watchlist is saved, and you can resume whenever you want.

To pause, go to your Account settings, click Manage Plan, and look for a "Pause subscription" option. Hulu typically allows you to pause for up to three months at a time. The pause costs a small monthly fee — usually a few dollars — but it is cheaper than losing your account and resubscribing at the current price.

Troubleshooting cancellation problems

If the Cancel button does not appear on your Manage Plan page, you may have signed up through a third-party service and forgotten. Check your email for the original Hulu sign-up confirmation — it will tell you which service you used. Then cancel through that service instead.

If you signed up directly through Hulu but still cannot find the Cancel button, try logging out and logging back in, or try canceling on a different browser or device. Clear your browser cache if you are using a computer. If the button still does not appear after trying these steps, contact Hulu support through the Help Center on Hulu.com.

If you were charged after canceling, check your email for the cancellation confirmation. If you see one, the charge may be from a previous billing cycle that processed after you canceled. Contact your bank or payment method to dispute the charge if it happened more than a few days after you canceled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Hulu refund my money if I cancel mid-month?

No. Hulu does not refund the current billing period, even if you cancel on the first day of your cycle. You will lose access immediately, but you will not receive money back for the time remaining in that month.

Can I cancel Hulu through customer service instead of online?

Hulu does not have a phone support line for cancellations. You must cancel through your account settings on Hulu.com or through the third-party service you used to sign up. This is the only way to cancel.

What if I cancel but Hulu keeps charging me?

Check your email for a cancellation confirmation from Hulu — if you see one, the charge is likely from a previous billing cycle. If you do not see a confirmation, log into your Hulu account to verify the cancellation went through. If you were charged after a confirmed cancellation, contact your bank or payment method to dispute the charge.

Can I get my watchlist back if I resubscribe later?

Hulu may keep your watchlist and viewing history for a few months after cancellation, but it does not may provide this. If you resubscribe soon after canceling, your data will likely still be there. If you wait longer, it may be deleted.

Do I lose Disney+ and ESPN+ if I cancel the Hulu bundle?

No. If you have the bundle that includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+, canceling Hulu removes only Hulu from your subscription. Disney+ and ESPN+ will continue unless you cancel those separately.