Hulu is eventually being folded into Disney+ and will cease to exist as a standalone app, leaving many wondering if they will no longer be able to use the platform on its own.
When will the transition start? Over the last several months, Walt Disney Co. has provided updates about what to expect from the merging of these two platforms. Scroll down for everything we know.
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