Award-winning original series, blockbuster movies and shows is what Hulu is all about. And you can get almost all of it without spending a single dollar for 30 days. The Hulu free trial gives you a sample of Hulu's entire on-demand library while also giving you a taste for its user experience and features for the whole family.
Hulu’s free trial is only for its on-demand only plans, though, so you won’t get one if you subscribe to Hulu + Live TV.
How to get a Hulu free trial
To test the service, getting setup with your free trial is easy. Just head over to Hulu and begin by signing up like usual. You'll be asked for a form of payment and might see a $1 charge appear during the free trial, but that’s just standard procedure for online billing. You'll get that $1 reimbursed in a matter of days.
To sign up just simply follow these steps:
- Go to the Hulu website
- Choose either on-demand only plan
- Enter your accurate billing information
- Login using your compatible device
- Enjoy your Hulu free trial!
What to watch on Hulu
Hulu offers a huge range of content, from tons of licensed shows and movies, to Hulu Originals like Only Murders in the Building, The Great, or Prey. The free trial will pretty much have something for everyone: horror, documentaries, family movies, crime series, timeless reality shows, and much more.
Here's a few of our favorites:
- The Handmaid's Tale
- Big Sky
- Attack the Block
- The Dropout
- The Shape of Water
- No Exit
- Little Fires Everywhere
Need more info? Check out our Hulu Review for our full breakdown.
How much does Hulu cost after a free trial?
Once your free trial ends, Hulu’s transition to a paid subscription is seamless. Plus, if you chose a free trial of one plan but want to pay for something else, you can easily change between all plans and add-ons. Just be sure to make the switch before your free trial ends!
Hulu (with ads)
Get 3 HULU, DISNEY Plus, ESPN
- Stream on two screens
- Big movies
- Hit TV shows
- On demand content
$7.99/month
Hulu (no ads)
Get 3 HULU, DISNEY Plus, ESPN
- Stream on two screens
- Big movies
- Hit TV shows
- On demand content
- No ads
$17.99/month
Hulu Live TV only
- 90+ live channels
- Stream on two screens
$75.99/month
Hulu Live TV (with ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- Stream on two screens
- ESPN+ and Disney+ included
- On demand content
- 90+ live channels
$76.99/month
Hulu Live TV (some ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- Stream on two screens
- ESPN+ and Disney+ included
- On demand content
- 90+ live channels
$81.99/month
Hulu Live TV (no ads)
Disney+ and ESPN+ included
- Stream on two screens
- ESPN+ and Disney+ included
- On demand content
- 90+ live channels
$89.99/month
Get more with the Disney Bundle
If you're looking for more than just a Hulu subscription, then the Disney Bundle might be the best option for you. The Disney Bundle gives you access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Subscribers can watch everything from the latest Marvel movies to live UFC fights. There’s no free trial offered with this option, but it’s worth it for the money you’ll be saving.
Disney+ Basic
Get 3 HULU, DISNEY Plus, ESPN
- On demand content
- Stream on four screens
- HD and 4K video quality
$7.99/month
Disney Bundle Duo Basic
- Includes Disney+ and Hulu
- On demand content
- Stream on four screens
$9.99/month
Disney+ Premium
- No ads
- Stream on four screens
- HD and 4K video quality
- Offline viewing
$13.99/month
Disney Bundle Trio Basic
- Includes Disney+ Hulu and ESPN+
- On demand content
- Stream on four screens
$14.99/month
Disney Bundle Duo Premium
- Includes Disney+ and Hulu
- On demand content
- Stream on four screens
- Offline viewing
- No ads
$19.99/month
Disney Bundle Trio Premium
- Includes Disney+ Hulu and ESPN+
- No ads
- On demand content
- Stream on four screens
- Offline viewing
$24.99/month
Can you watch any Hulu + Live TV channels?
Hulu is best known for its network and cable tv shows, but you won't be able to access any live content unless you have Hulu + Live TV. Luckily for on-demand subscribers, you can catch new episodes of certain shows that air on network TV on Hulu the day after they air.
While the newer streaming services like Paramount+ and Peacock have claimed a few of its shows and movies from Hulu’s collection, Hulu’s FX hub and all of its partner-streaming bundles keep this service highly desirable.
If you are looking to get directly to live TV, Hulu + Live TV has a slew of top live TV channels including FOX, NBC, CBS, and ABC. To watch, you'll just need to sign up and use a compatible device like a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or Xbox.
What add-ons and extras does Hulu have?
Speaking of partners, Hulu has paired up with multiple top-notch service providers to bring its viewers the best tv and movie-watching experience possible. Add on any one of these services during your free trial, including SHOWTIME, Max, Cinemax, and Starz. Or if you prefer, test out one of the cable TV bundles like Entertainment, Sports, and Español.
Just remember that while your free trial allows you to experience those add-ons for free, they will come at an additional cost once the trial ends.
Davan Hamilton • Editor
Davan Hamilton is an editor and writer based in Jacksonville, FL. Holding a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, her writing spans a wide range, from essays on film criticism and analysis to surreal poetry. Now, she works for Flixed as an editor, continuing to ignore the list of passion projects she’s accumulated. When she’s not glued to her computer, you can find her building endless amounts of Lego sets, binge-reading manga, or playing with (fighting) her cat.
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