Who owns Hulu?
Hulu is owned by Disney (the United States, NYSE: DIS), which has owned the brand since 14 May 2019.[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Walt Disney Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Burbank, California
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 2007
- Category
- Internet & digital › Streaming & media › Streaming video
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: DIS
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Hulu
Hulu was created in 2007 as a joint venture between rival networks, an unusual arrangement that made ownership genuinely confusing for years. Disney took full control in 2023 after buying out Comcast's remaining stake, so the answer is now simple.
Ownership timeline of Hulu
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Hulu?
The parent company of Hulu is Disney, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Hulu American?
Yes. Hulu originated in the United States in 2007 and its owner, Disney, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Disney owned Hulu?
Disney has owned Hulu since 14 May 2019.
Is Hulu still owned by Disney?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Hulu is still owned by Disney. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] The Walt Disney Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2025-11-13 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 13 November 2025; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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