Hulu's free trial period varies depending on the plan or add-ons chosen, with some lasting up to 30 days.
During the trial period, users can experience the full Hulu service without being charged, but payment details are required upfront.
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If users don't cancel their subscription, they will be charged the monthly subscription fee after the trial period ends.
Hulu's premium add-ons, such as HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz, offer shorter free trials, typically lasting seven days.
The Disney Bundle, which includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+, does not offer a free trial.
Hulu's free trial is available to new and eligible returning subscribers.
To start streaming, users need to sign up for a free trial and enter their billing information.
Hulu's basic subscription and its ad-free service come with a 30-day free trial.
Users can cancel their subscription at any time during the trial period without being charged.
Hulu offers a 30-day free trial for its streaming plan, which includes access to the latest TV shows and Hulu Originals.
The Limited Commercials plan is available for $6.99 a month, or users can upgrade to the No Ads plan for $11.99 a month, both with a 30-day free trial.
Hulu Live TV, which includes 65 channels, is available for $64.99 a month after a 7-day free trial.
Payment details are required upfront, which helps ease the transition into a paid subscriber if the user decides to stick with Hulu after the trial ends.
If a user switches plans during the free trial, they will be automatically charged, and if they cancel during the trial, they will immediately lose access to Hulu.
Hulu's free trial allows users to stream TV shows and movies on their favorite device, commitment-free.