Disney+ will get Hulu content to create a 'one-app experience'

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Disney+ and Hulu will soon be joining forces.

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced during a Wednesday earnings call that the company will add content from Hulu to Disney+, creating a "one-app experience" for consumers. He described the move as a "logical progression" of Disney's direct-to-consumer offerings that will lead to a "more unified streaming experience" and increase engagement. Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ will still be offered as standalone services, however.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.