“Sometimes the good guys don’t win,” he added. “RIP.”
To be clear, Hulu as a service is not disappearing. It will likely grow internationally as Hulu replaces the “Star” tile on Disney+ this fall, but it certainly represents the closing of a door. Hulu was a transformative force, opening a larger battle for streaming dominance. So while the app will be gone soon, its cultural impact will continue to be felt.
Disney and Smith did not respond to requests for comment.
