Cancel Hulu through your account settings or your payment method

You can cancel Hulu in two ways: through your Hulu account online, or through the payment method you used to sign up (Apple, Google Play, Amazon, or your credit card company). The fastest route is usually your Hulu account, which takes about two minutes. If you signed up through a third-party platform, you may need to cancel there instead — Hulu's system will tell you which one applies to your account.

Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready. If you pay monthly, you keep access until the last day of that month. If you pay annually, you keep access until the anniversary of your signup date. You will not receive a refund for the unused portion of your subscription.

Before you cancel, check whether you have a promotional rate that expires soon — sometimes waiting a few weeks costs you less than cancelling now and resubscribing later at full price.

Key Takeaways

  • Log into your Hulu account, go to Account Settings, and select Cancel Subscription to end your service at the end of your current billing period.
  • If you signed up through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon, you may need to cancel through that platform instead of through Hulu directly.
  • Cancellation takes effect on your next billing date, not when ready, and Hulu does not refund unused time.
  • You can reactivate a cancelled account within 10 months by logging back in and restarting your subscription.

Step 1: Log into your Hulu account

Go to hulu.com and sign in with the email and password you used when you created your account. If you have forgotten your password, click "Forgot password" on the login page and follow the email instructions to reset it.

If you signed up through a third-party service like Apple or Amazon, you may be able to log in using that account instead. However, you will still need to access your Hulu account page to see your subscription details and confirm which payment method is attached.

Step 2: Navigate to Account Settings

Once you are logged in, look for your profile icon or name in the top right corner of the page. Click it and select "Account" from the menu that appears. This takes you to your account dashboard.

On the Account page, scroll down until you see a section labeled "Subscription" or "Plan Details." This section shows your current plan type (with ads, ad-free, or bundle), your billing date, and your payment method. The cancel option is always in this section.

Step 3: Select Cancel Subscription

In the Subscription section, look for a button or link that says "Cancel Subscription" or "Manage Plan." Click it. Hulu will ask you to confirm that you want to cancel and may offer you a discounted rate to stay — you can decline this offer and proceed with cancellation.

Hulu will also ask you why you are cancelling. This question is optional; you do not have to answer it to complete the cancellation. After you confirm, you will see a message stating that your subscription will end on a specific date — this is your final billing date.

Step 4: Confirm cancellation via email

Hulu sends a confirmation email to the address associated with your account. Check your inbox (and spam folder) for this email. It will state your cancellation date and confirm that you will lose access after that date.

Keep this email for your records. If you are charged after your cancellation date, you can use it to dispute the charge with your payment method or contact Hulu support with proof of cancellation.

If you signed up through Apple, Google Play, or Amazon

If your Hulu account is linked to an Apple ID, Google Play account, or Amazon account, you may need to cancel through that platform instead. When you log into your Hulu account and navigate to Subscription settings, Hulu will tell you which payment method is active. If it shows "Apple," "Google Play," or "Amazon," follow that platform's cancellation process rather than Hulu's.

To cancel through Apple: Open the App Store, tap your profile icon, select "Subscriptions," find Hulu, and tap "Cancel Subscription." To cancel through Google Play: Open Google Play, tap your profile icon, select "Payments and subscriptions," choose "Subscriptions," find Hulu, and tap "Cancel subscription." To cancel through Amazon: Go to Your Account, select "Memberships and Subscriptions," find Hulu, and select "Cancel membership."

Even if you cancel through a third-party platform, log into your Hulu account afterward to confirm the cancellation went through. Sometimes the platforms and Hulu's system take a few hours to sync.

What happens after you cancel

You keep full access to Hulu until 11:59 p.m. on your final billing date. After that time, you will not be able to stream anything. Your account and watch history remain stored for 10 months; if you log back in within that window, you can restart your subscription without creating a new account.

If you restart your subscription within 10 months, you will be charged at the current rate for your plan type, which may be different from what you were paying before. Promotional rates do not automatically carry over when you reactivate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a refund for the time I have left on my subscription?

No. Hulu does not refund unused subscription time, whether you cancel mid-month or mid-year. Your access ends on your next billing date, but you do not receive money back for the days after cancellation.

What if I was charged after I cancelled?

Contact Hulu support through your account page or at hulu.com/support. Have your cancellation confirmation email ready. If Hulu cannot reverse the charge, you can dispute it with your credit card company or the third-party platform (Apple, Google, Amazon) that processed the payment.

Can I pause my subscription instead of cancelling?

Hulu does not offer a pause feature. Your options are to keep your subscription active or cancel it. If you think you might return within 10 months, cancelling is better than letting charges continue, since you can restart your account without losing your watch history.

Do I lose my watch history and saved shows when I cancel?

No. Your watch history, saved shows, and account settings stay on file for 10 months after cancellation. If you restart your subscription within that time, everything will be there when you log back in.

How do I cancel a Hulu bundle (Hulu + Disney+ + ESPN+)?

If you have a bundle, cancelling Hulu through your account settings will cancel the entire bundle, not just Hulu. If you want to keep Disney+ or ESPN+ and cancel only Hulu, you will need to break up the bundle first by contacting Hulu support, then cancel Hulu separately.