Hulu International Access 2026 — Via US iTunes Cards
Hulu is one of the few major streamers in 2026 that remains US-only. Disney has owned the service since 2019 but never launched it internationally — abroad most Hulu content was moved into Disney+ under the Star brand, while Hulu itself cannot be subscribed to from outside the US. There is still a working path, though: a US Apple ID and an iTunes gift card.
How much Hulu costs in 2026
| Plan | Price, USD/mo | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Hulu (with ads) | $9.99 | Standard stream, ads |
| Hulu (no ads) | $18.99 | No ads, downloads |
| Hulu + Live TV (with ads) | $82.99 | Streaming + 95 TV channels |
| Hulu + Live TV (no ads) | $95.99 | Same without ads |
| Bundle Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ | $24.99 | Three services in one |
The popular pick for non-US viewers is Hulu with ads at $9.99, or the Bundle at $24.99 (Hulu + Disney+ + ESPN+ — cheaper than buying separately).
How to subscribe from abroad
Direct signup from a non-US IP is blocked: Hulu checks country by IP and payment method. The only working route is through the US App Store:
- Create a US Apple ID. Region United States, no card attached (Payment Method: None). Address: any real US address (Oregon works, no sales tax).
- Buy a US iTunes gift card on Marix. $10–15 covers a month of Hulu, $30–35 a quarter.
- Redeem the code in App Store: Profile → Redeem Gift Card → enter the 16-digit code. Balance applied instantly.
- Install Hulu from the US App Store. Open → Sign Up → pick $9.99/mo → payment via App Store. Apple deducts from balance, Hulu activates.
- Watch through the app or website. Streaming from a non-US IP almost always needs a US-exit VPN — Hulu enforces geo at the stream layer more strictly than Netflix.
An alternative to iTunes is a Hulu gift card, but these are rare and not always available. iTunes gift cards always work, and the same Apple ID can fund multiple subscriptions (Hulu + Disney+ + HBO).
What's in the Hulu catalog
Hulu features FX exclusives (The Bear, Shogun, Fargo), ABC and Fox series with next-day-after-air drops, and Hulu Originals (The Handmaid's Tale, Only Murders in the Building, Nine Perfect Strangers). Huge sitcom library (Family Guy, Bob's Burgers) and thousands of films. The Live TV tier adds 95 TV channels: NFL, NBA, news, local stations.
Where to buy
Marix sells US iTunes gift cards from $5 to $500 with payment in rubles via SBP, Tinkoff Pay, or a Russian card. The code arrives by email within 5–15 minutes, redeems on a US Apple ID, and lets you sign up for Hulu at the official price. It is a legitimate chain through the App Store — Apple itself permits gift card balance as a subscription payment method without a bank card.