Image used with permission by copyright holderSeemingly out of nowhere, and with little fanfare, Hulu and Hulu with Live TV are now available on the
Nintendo Switch
. Users can download the Hulu app from the Nintendo eShop for free, but as on other Hulu-supported devices, you have to have a Hulu account to use it.
Both Hulu on-demand content and Hulu with Live TV are supported by the Switch Hulu app, adding further versatility to the already super-flexible nature of Nintendo’s home console/handheld hybrid. Now not only can you play console-quality games on the go, but you can watch shows like Handmaid’s Tale or even live sports. This also brings HBO and Showtime content to the Nintendo Switch, in a roundabout way, as Hulu subscribers who also have HBO or Showtime add-on subscriptions will be able to watch that content Plus, watching on the Switch has some unique advantages that some other devices lack. Specifically, thanks to the Switch’s ability to seamlessly, well, switch from TV mode to handheld mode, you can keep watching even when on the go without any interruptions.
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In a blog post, Hulu’s Vice President of Product Richard Irving laid out exactly what users can expect from Hulu on the Switch, “The next time you start up your Switch, you’ll be able to download Hulu directly from the Nintendo eShop and immediately dive into the new, deeply personalized Hulu experience. You’ll be able to enjoy both our traditional on-demand subscription as well as our Hulu with Live TV plan and watch live and on-demand programming from more than 50 of the top news, sports and entertainment channels including all five of the major U.S. broadcast networks, ESPN, Fox Sports, CNN, FX, Bravo, TNT, A&E and more.”
Hulu’s release on the Switch marks the first streaming service on Nintendo’s newest console. Streaming services have been a much-desired feature for Nintendo fans since the Switch launched in March but the company had been coy in the past as to which services would be coming and when. But if Hulu’s release is any indication, it’s not out of the question to expect similar services, namely Netflix, to also show up soon.
If you have to watch one Hulu movie in October, stream this one
For decades, Disney has tried to find a way to turn its theme park rides into feature film franchises of their own. The one time this strategy really worked was when director Gore Verbinski and screenwriters Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio took a beloved Disneyland ride and turned it into Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. The film was such a massive success that it spawned four sequels. Even the Pirates of the Caribbean theme park rides have since been changed to bring them closer in line with the films that were inspired by them.
The quality of the sequels went in a downward direction, but that doesn't diminish how incredible the first film was. And if you need more convincing, these are the reasons why you should stream Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl this month.
3 action movies on Hulu you need to watch in October 2024
While some streamers rely on low-budget action movies, Hulu bucks that trend with its impressive lineup of films. Hulu isn't even limited to the 20th Century Studios film library, as other studios lend out their movies to the streamer for a limited time. That means Hulu can often get some of the best action movies in Hollywood, if only briefly.
This month's picks for the three action movies on Hulu that you need to watch include a star-studded pairing of action stars, an intense sci-fi legacy sequel, and the low-budget action/horror film that is a lot more entertaining than the movie based on the video game that it ripped off.
If you have to watch one Hulu show this October, stream this one
There are few things more frustrating than realizing that you have some free time to watch a new show and simultaneously realizing that you have no idea what to watch. Hulu subscribers have access to tons of great shows from FX, Hulu itself, and an extensive archive, but none of that is useful if you don't know which show you should actually put on.
If you're looking for something to watch this October, we'd recommend checking out English Teacher. The series just debuted in 2024, and follows an English teacher working in Austin, Texas, as his personal life intersects with the modern-day politics of education. It's one of the funniest new shows of the year. Here are three reasons it's worth checking out.
