The pioneer of streaming, now a dominant force in live events, gaming, and ad-supported entertainment. In late 2025, it fully enforced its 'Household' policy globally, requiring extra member fees ($6.99–$8.99) for sharing. While its algorithm remains the gold standard, the high cost of 4K content (locked to the $24.99 tier) and the phasing out of the Basic ad-free plan have driven many toward ad-supported or free legal alternatives.

A premier destination for next-day TV and award-winning originals. In late 2025, Hulu became a global content tile within Disney+. While it remains the best place for current network hits and FX series, its standalone future is limited as Disney prepares to phase out the independent app in 2026 in favor of a unified Disney+ experience.