What to Watch on Hulu 2026
Need a smart Hulu watchlist? Explore 20 comedy, sport, crime, drama, and thriller picks, from Chad Powers to The X-Files and more.
Trying to decide what to stream next can feel harder than the show itself, especially with Hulu mixing brand-new originals, classics, and everything in between. This roundup pulls together 20 strong picks, including Chad Powers, Adults, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, Furious, and The Shards, so you can jump straight to something worth your time. If you want sharp comedy, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and 9 to 5 are still easy wins, while The X-Files brings a colder, twistier edge for mystery and thriller fans. Sports viewers can check out Chad Powers, and crime and drama fans have plenty to sink into across the rest of the list. Whether you want something current or a comfort rewatch, these Hulu titles make the choice a lot easier.
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Chad Powers
comedy · sport
A disgraced college quarterback named Russ Holliday disguises himself as Chad Powers and walks onto a struggling southern football team to revive his football career.
Directed by Tony Yacenda, Payman Benz, Michael WaldronCast Glen Powell, Perry Mattfeld, Quentin Plair, Wynn Everett, Frankie A. RodriguezHulu -
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Furious
crime · drama · thriller
FBI agent Alice Black is on the hunt for a mysterious and calculating female serial killer. Both walk their own paths toward justice, and as their lives start to intertwine, the line between right and wrong begins to blur.
Directed by Destiny Ekaragha, Karena Evans, Brian KirkCast Emmy Rossum, Lola Petticrew, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Scoot McNairy, Jake LacyHulu -
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9 to 5
comedy
Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him.
Directed by Colin HigginsCast Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman, Sterling HaydenNetflixAmazon Prime VideoHulu -
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
comedy
Four egocentric friends run a neighborhood Irish pub in Philadelphia and try to find their way through the adult world of work and relationships. Unfortunately, their warped views and precarious judgments often lead them to trouble, creating a myriad of uncomfortable situations that usually only get worse before they get better.
Directed by Matt Shakman, Todd Biermann, Fred Savage, Richie Keen, Daniel AttiasCast Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob Mac, Kaitlin Olson, Danny DeVitoHulu -
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Adults
comedy
A group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people, despite being neither "good" nor "people" yet.
Directed by Jonathan Krisel, Anu Valia, Jason Woliner, Paul Briganti, Oz RodriguezCast Malik Elassal, Lucy Freyer, Jack Innanen, Amita Rao, Owen ThieleHulu -
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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
action · adventure · comedy · sci-fi
A 'Man from the Future' arrives at an LA diner where he must recruit the precise combination of disgruntled patrons to join him on a one-night quest to save the world from the terminal threat of a rogue artificial intelligence.
Directed by Gore VerbinskiCast Sam Rockwell, Juno Temple, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie BeetzHulu -
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The Dropout
biography · drama
The story of Elizabeth Holmes, the enigmatic Stanford dropout who founded medical testing start-up Theranos. Lauded as a Steve Jobs for the next tech generation and once worth billions of dollars, the myth crumbled when it was revealed that none of the tech actually worked, putting thousands of people's health in grave danger.
Directed by Michael Showalter, Francesca Gregorini, Erica WatsonCast Amanda Seyfried, Naveen Andrews, Michel Gill, William H. Macy, Elizabeth MarvelHulu -
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Heretic
horror · thriller
Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
Directed by Scott Beck, Bryan WoodsCast Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, Topher Grace, Elle YoungHulu -
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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
comedy · horror · thriller
Moments after surviving an all-out attack from the Le Domas family, Grace discovers she’s reached the next level of the nightmarish game — and this time with her estranged sister Faith at her side. Grace has one chance to survive, keep her sister alive, and claim the High Seat of the Council that controls the world. Four rival families are hunting her for the throne, and whoever wins rules it all.
Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler GillettCast Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Elijah Wood, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn HatosyHuluDisney Plus -
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The Bear
comedy · drama
Carmy, a young fine-dining chef, comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop. As he fights to transform the shop and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family.
Directed by Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo, Duccio Fabbri, Ramy Youssef, Ayo EdebiriCast Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-ZayasHuluDisney Plus -
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The Devil Wears Prada 2
comedy · drama
Andy Sachs returns to Runway as Miranda Priestly navigates a new media landscape and Runway's position within. The duo reconnect with former assistant Emily Charlton, now the head of a luxury brand that possesses funding which could ensure Runway's survival.
Directed by David FrankelCast Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Kenneth BranaghHulu -
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Mr Inbetween
comedy · crime · drama
Ray Shoesmith is a father, ex-husband, boyfriend and best friend: tough roles to juggle in the modern age. Even harder when you’re a criminal for hire.
Directed by Nash EdgertonCast Scott Ryan, Chika Yasumura, Justin Rosniak, Damon Herriman, Brooke SatchwellHulu -
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The X-Files
adventure · crime · drama · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mulder believes in the existence of aliens and the paranormal while Scully, a skeptic, is assigned to make scientific analyses of Mulder's discoveries that debunk Mulder's work and thus return him to mainstream cases.
Directed by Kim Manners, Rob Bowman, David Nutter, Chris Carter, R.W. GoodwinCast Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Robert PatrickHulu -
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Paradise
action · drama · thriller
The tranquility in a serene, wealthy community inhabited by some of the world's most prominent individuals explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high stakes investigation unfolds.
Directed by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa, Hanelle M. Culpepper, Gandja Monteiro, Liza JohnsonCast Sterling K. Brown, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom, Julianne Nicholson, Aliyah MastinHulu -
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The Shards
crime · drama · horror · mystery & thriller
The Shards is part teenage coming of age, erotic thriller and exploration of the untamed and mysterious era of Los Angeles 1981, tracking a group of privileged high school friends as a serial killer strikes across the city.
Directed by Michael Uppendahl, Max Minghella, Ryan Murphy, Crystle Roberson DorseyCast Igby Rigney, Homer Gere, Graham Campbell, Kaia Gerber, Hayes WarnerHulu -
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Gilmore Girls
comedy · drama
Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.
Directed by Jamie Babbit, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Chris Long, Lee Shallat Chemel, Kenny OrtegaCast Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Scott Patterson, Yanic TruesdaleAmazon Prime VideoHulu -
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Taskmaster
comedy
Greg Davies is the Taskmaster, and with the help of his ever-loyal assistant Alex Horne, they will set out to test the wiles, wit, wisdom and skills of five hyper-competitive comedians. Who will be crowned the Taskmaster champion?
Directed by Andy Devonshire, Peter OrtonCast Greg Davies, Alex Horne, Andy Zaltzman, Asim Chaudhry, Babatunde AléshéHulu -
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The Americans
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Set during the Cold War period in the 1980s, The Americans is the story of Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, two Soviet KGB officers posing as an American married couple in the suburbs of Washington D.C. and their neighbor, Stan Beeman, an FBI Counterintelligence agent.
Directed by Chris Long, Daniel Sackheim, Thomas Schlamme, Daniel Attias, Stefan SchwartzCast Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Keidrich Sellati, Holly Taylor, Noah EmmerichHulu -
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Fargo
crime · drama · thriller
A close-knit anthology series dealing with stories involving malice, violence and murder based in and around Minnesota.
Directed by Noah Hawley, Michael Uppendahl, Dana Gonzales, Keith Gordon, Dearbhla WalshCast Allison Tolman, Billy Bob Thornton, Colin Hanks, Jason Schwartzman, Martin FreemanHulu -
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Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
adventure · comedy · sci-fi
When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008.
Directed by Matt JohnsonCast Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol, Ben Petrie, Ethan Eng, Michael ScottHulu
Wrapping Up
Use this list as a quick way to narrow down your next stream without scrolling forever. From comedy favorites like It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia to genre picks such as The X-Files, Furious, and The Shards, there’s a good mix of familiar hits and newer arrivals to fit different moods. If you are checking back later, bookmark this page and return when you need a fresh recommendation. It is updated regularly, so the lineup can help you find a strong watch whenever you are ready to press play.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026