New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- In a major update, Disney has announced that Hulu will officially shut down as a standalone site and will get merged with Disney+ soon. The change is anticipated to take effect in 2026.

Hulu has been one of the most popular streaming outlets online. Having dished out unique and intriguing content over the years, the digital platform has served the audience for nearly two decades.

Through this move, the company is looking at the bigger picture of clubbing Disney and Hulu's content together in one place, giving audiences a wider palette of genres to choose from.

Hulu was launched in 2007 and since then has been home to several original shows, such as The Handmaid's Tale, Future Man, and Only Murders in the Building. ...