Hulu

Hulu is an American subscription video-on-demand service headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2007 as a joint venture between several major media companies, including NBCUniversal, Fox, and Disney, the platform offers streaming access to current-season television shows, blockbuster movies, and original programming. As of 2023, Hulu reported over 48 million subscribers in the United States and Japan, where it operates a separate service. The company is majority-owned by The Walt Disney Company, which acquired a controlling stake in 2019. Hulu's content library includes episodes from major broadcast networks like ABC, NBC, and Fox, as well as content from cable channels and Hulu's original series. The platform's technology infrastructure utilizes adaptive bitrate streaming to ensure smooth playback across various devices and internet speeds. Hulu offers multiple subscription tiers, including plans with and without live television, and an ad-free option. The company also integrates with other Disney-owned services like Disney+ and ESPN+ through the Disney Bundle package. Hulu's mobile applications are available on iOS and Android, and it supports streaming on smart TVs, gaming consoles, and web browsers.