Beginning in 2011, streaming service Hulu began to produce its own original content. The first production released was the web series The Morning After, a light-hearted pop-culture news show.[1] In 2012, Hulu announced that it would begin airing its first original scripted program, titled Battleground.[2]
On October 8, 2025, Hulu replaced Star on Disney+ in all territories outside of United States except Japan, becoming a global brand, with shows labeled 'Star Original' being rebranded as 'Hulu Original' shows.[3] In Japan, the Hulu brand is owned by Nippon Television and is separate from Disney content.[4]