India, Oct. 4 -- After nearly two decades as one of the most recognizable names in streaming, Hulu's days as a standalone platform are coming to an end. Disney has confirmed that by 2026, Hulu will be fully folded into Disney+, GeekSpin reported.

The changes will begin starting October 8, when Hulu will officially replace the Star brand in Disney+'s international markets. It will become the new hub for adult-oriented programming abroad. In the United States, subscribers will begin to notice deeper Hulu integration inside the Disney+ app through what Disney describes as "an ongoing and iterative slate of product updates on the homepage and beyond," the company announced on Thursday, as per Variety.

While the Hulu app itself will eventual...