How to watch Hulu shows in Australia

Despite the majority of streaming services launching with a global approach in mind, there's still the occasional player that prefers to keep things local. Like Hulu, the popular platform that delivers original programming, live TV and next-day episodes of network shows in the US.

Launched in late 2007, Hulu is majority-owned by Disney, so there aren't any plans for an international expansion in the near future. Instead, the majority of Hulu original programming is distributed overseas via the Disney Plus Star channel, which hosts content for a more adult audience.

Is Hulu available in Australia?

No. Hulu is only available to US customers.

You can technically use a VPN to access the service, but the practice is against Hulu's terms and conditions. Also, given that the majority of the Hulu library is available in Australia via other services, it's not really worth the hassle. You'll have to pay for the VPN service and you still need an active Hulu subscription to watch content online.

Luckily, there are more seamless alternatives available which allow you to legally watch Hulu shows online.

How can I watch Hulu shows in Australia?

Despite Hulu not being available in Australia, a lot of the platform's original programming is. While the bulk of it lands on Disney Plus, you can sample shows on other services as well, depending on licensing deals.

For instance, Hulu's long-running and popular series The Handmaid's Tale streams new episodes on SBS On Demand in Australia, with previous seasons available on Stan.

Stan also hosts series The Great, Four Weddings and a Funeral, High Fidelity, The Girl from Plainville and PEN15, among others.

You can also find some Hulu originals on Prime Video – like Nine Perfect Strangers, Little Fires Everywhere, Conversations with Friends and Victoria's Secret: Angels and Demons.

Foxtel Now and BINGE have recently acquired Shrill, which also still streams on SBS On Demand.

Depending on what titles you're interested in, check out our where to watch page and take it from there.

That being said, the bulk of recent Hulu originals land on Disney Plus in Australia, a practice that has been ongoing.

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Watch Hulu shows on Disney Plus

Given that Disney has a majority stake in Hulu, most of the Hulu original programming is currently making its way to Australia via Disney Plus. Instead of expanding Hulu overseas, Disney Plus launched the Star channel, which hosts content for a more adult audience. That's where you'll mostly find original Hulu TV shows and movies.

Disney started to take back content licensed to other services in recent years, so there's a good chance that this trend will continue. Not only will the majority of upcoming Hulu originals drop on Disney Plus, but some titles currently available on other platforms might make the jump to Disney Plus as well.

Current Hulu titles available as Star originals on Disney Plus Australia include Only Murders in the Building, Dopesick, The Dropout, Pam & Tommy, Mike, Candy, How I Met Your Father, Maggie, The D'Amelio Show, The Kardashians and Solar Opposites.

Some of these titles are advertised as FX on Hulu in the US, so expect to find future titles developed under this partnership on Disney Plus as well. Disney Plus subscribers can also stream films like Fire Island, Prey, The Princess, The Valet, Fresh and No Exit.

Otherwise, Disney Plus offers a robust content library which includes titles from popular brands like Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars. Subscriptions cost $11.99 a month or $119.99 annually.

In comparison, the prices of Hulu increased to US$7.99 a month with ads and US$14.99 without ads as of 10 October 2022. Hulu also offers a live TV plan for US$74.99 a month. At the exchange rate at the time of writing (US$1 to AUD$1.54), that means the cheapest you could get Hulu for is $12.27 a month, which is more than Disney Plus in Australia. Add a VPN subscription into the mix and you're better off with the local version of Disney Plus, which has something for the entire family.

All in all, Disney Plus is your best bet when it comes to accessing Hulu originals in Australia, now and in the future. While the occasional stray title might make its way to other streaming platforms because of older rights deals, the majority will premiere on Disney Plus.

Add in the fact that the platform offers premium features and exciting releases each week, and you're getting a pretty sweet deal overall.

Which Hulu shows are on Disney Plus?

If there's something you know is on Hulu and you're not sure if it's on Disney Plus, we've created this handy table below. It lists titles that are available on both Hulu in the US and Disney Plus in Australia.

Just type in what you're looking for and you'll see if it is on both Hulu and Disney Plus Australia. That way you'll know if you're missing out on any Hulu titles or not by subscribing to Disney Plus.

Alternative streaming services to Hulu

Hulu may not be available in Australia, but competition on the streaming market is still fierce. See which local alternatives you might fancy.