Disney’s Grand Rebrand: Hulu’s Global Rise and the End of Star — Will the Stand‑Alone Hulu App Die by 2026?
Disney will replace the Star hub with a Hulu tile on Disney+ outside the U.S. starting 8 Oct 2025. A unified Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN “super app” is set for 2026, though the stand-alone Hulu app will remain in the U.S. for now. Disney+ and Hulu prices will rise in October 2025, with the ad-supported tiers increasing to $11.99 per month. Existing Star content will move under the Hulu tile.