This year, Hulu officially became part of Disney Plus. This means you no longer have to switch back and forth between the two apps if you subscribe to both. The two services have had some pretty notable releases this year, including some new additions to Disney Plus’ Marvel and Star Wars lineups and a variety of binge-worthy shows on Hulu.
Here are all the best shows released this year that you can stream on both platforms.
Agatha All Along takes place three years after the end of WandaVision. It tells the story of Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn), who is freed from a magical spell by a mysterious teenager (Joe Locke). As Agatha tries to regain her lost powers, she meets a group of people, including her ex-lover Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza), fortune-teller Lilia Cardel (Patti LuPone), and potions expert Jennifer Kael (Sasheer Zamata). Recruit a diverse group of witches. ), take on the trials of the Witch’s Way.
The Skeleton Crew is the latest Star Wars spin-off to arrive on Disney Plus. This is an exotic galaxy that four children, Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Neil (Robert Timothy Smith), KB (Killiana Clutter), and Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) explore, It is a growth story that will make you get lost in the story. A ship abandoned on their home planet. As they try to find their way home, they encounter the Force-wielding Jod na Nawood (Jude Law), and things get even rougher from there.
If you’re looking for an immersive historical drama, Shogun is for you. The story is set in 17th century Japan and revolves around two main characters: Yoshi Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), a powerful man, and John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis), an Englishman who arrives in Japan in a shipwreck. This story is based on the 1975 book by James Clavell and is loosely based on true events.
In addition to Skeleton Crew, Disney Plus added Acolytes to its lineup of original Star Wars programming this year. The Acolyte is set approximately 100 years before The Phantom Menace and follows identical twins May and Osha (both played by Amandla Stenberg) who were separated at an early age and went on to lead completely different lives. It depicts the relationship between the characters (played by). The two are reunited under the unexpected circumstances of the murder of a Jedi Master. Although The Acolyte was canceled after one season, it’s still worth watching if you’re looking for a new take on Star Wars.
We Were the Lucky Ones is a heart-breaking film based on Georgia Hunter’s book chronicling her family’s struggle to survive World War II and the Holocaust. It’s a mini series. The story revolves around the Kurtz family, a Jewish family living in Poland who are separated when war breaks out and attempt to reunite. Notable names in the series include Joey King as the youngest child, Halina Kuruk, and Logan Lerman as one of her siblings, Adi Kuruk.
As the title suggests, Marvel’s X-Men ’97 is reminiscent of the classic and beloved X-Men: The Animated Series. Set one year after the events of the ’90s series, it stars Cyclops (Ray Chase), Jean Gray (Jennifer Hale), Storm (Alison Seeley-Smith), Wolverine (Cal Dodd), and Rogue (Lenore). Xan), and other familiar mutants face new challenges in Professor Charles Xavier’s absence.
Speaking of Marvel, the company’s first TV-MA series debuted on Disney Plus this year. Echo details Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox), a skilled fighter who first appeared as a villain in 2021’s Hawkeye. The five-episode series touches on her Native American roots, along with a troubled backstory that saw her lose a limb. Deaf Lopez returns to his hometown in Oklahoma, where he aims to take control of an enemy criminal organization.
Doctor Who is back for the 14th installment in the series. This time, the alien Time Lord is portrayed by Ncuti Gatwa, who was first introduced as the 15th Doctor during the 2023 Christmas Special. The show, which aired in its entirety on Disney Plus this year, follows the Doctor and his sidekick Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) as they investigate strange happenings across London, encountering new enemies along the way.
The Bear released its third season this year, making it a great time to catch up on the Emmy Award-winning series. Jeremy Allen White plays Carmy Verzat, a prestigious chef who returns to Chicago after taking over his late brother’s Italian sandwich shop. Season 3 is all about the turmoil in the kitchen as a stressed-out Carmy tries to juggle family and work issues while trying to turn her restaurant into a Michelin-starred spot.
Adapted from the book by Charles Yu, Interior Chinatown is something of a show within a show, with Jimmy O. Yang anxious to break out of his role as a background character in the film. He plays Willis Wu, an actor and waiter at a Chinatown restaurant. Procedural crime show. However, things begin to change when Willis witnesses a crime and Detective Lana Lee (Chloe Bennet) asks Willis for help solving the case.
