Hulu + Live TV is delivering an early present to holiday movie fans.
The popular live TV streaming service announced on November 14, 2022, that it is adding 14 new channels to the service.
Among those mentioned as new additions is the Hallmark Channel, which is a very popular choice for Christmas and holiday movies. Perfect timing!
“We have been listening to our subscribers and are thrilled to bring some of their most requested channels to our service just in time for the holidays,” said Reagan Feeney, SVP Live TV Content Programming and Partnerships for Hulu.
In total, there are now three Hallmark offerings available on Hulu + Live TV. Two of those are now available at no additional cost to subscribers.
But the new additions don’t stop with Hallmark. Let’s look at all of the channels that are coming to Hulu + Live TV and the dates for their debuts.
Hulu + Live TV Adds 14 Channels
The three Hallmark channels will rightfully get a lot of the attention, but there are 11 other channels that have been added or will be soon.
The Weather Channel, which debuted on the service at the beginning of the month, is another familiar TV brand that now is available to subscribers. And soon its Spanish language station will be available as well.
Vevo, which is well-known to music video streamers, will have six channels on the streaming service beginning in December.
Here’s a look at the complete list of channels that are new to Hulu + Live TV and their debut dates:
November 1, 2022
- The Weather Channel
- Comedy.TV
November 14, 2022
- Hallmark Channel
- Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
- Hallmark Drama (requires Entertainment Add-on)
December 1, 2022
- TheGrio Television Network
- JusticeCentral.TV
- The Weather Channel en Español
- Vevo Pop
- Vevo Hip-Hop
- Vevo Country
- Vevo 80s
- Vevo 90s
- Vevo Holiday
More Information on Hulu + Live TV
If this announcement has you considering a new subscription to Hulu’s live TV streaming service, we have all of the information you need to help make your decision.
When you see Hulu advertised, you may think of the video streaming service that has featured on-demand TV series and movies for years.
But what you may not know is that the company also has a live TV streaming service, called Hulu + Live TV, and it offers many of the most popular TV channels on the market.
The “plus” in the name means you’ll get both services for one price. So you’ll enjoy popular TV channels in addition to the on-demand library from Hulu that includes popular original content such as The Handmaid’s Tale.
And unlike cable or satellite, this comes without cable box fees, a dish or a long-term commitment. You can cancel at any time.
“What makes Hulu + Live TV interesting to me is that it’s a combo of Hulu on-demand programming and Hulu Live, which is basically like traditional pay TV,” money expert Clark Howard says.
Disney+ and ESPN+ Are Included
In addition to the on-demand content from Hulu, you’ll also have access to more popular streaming options from Disney+ and ESPN+, which are now included with your Hulu + Live TV subscription.
Disney+ is one of the more popular family-oriented video streaming services, thanks to a content library that includes both legacy classics and new originals from brands like Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Disney and National Geographic.
ESPN+ offers live streams of select MLB, NHL, PGA and NCAA sporting events. It also has a robust on-demand library of sports-related content.
Full Channel List
In addition to the channels and on-demand services mentioned in this article, you’ll get access to all of the following with a base subscription to Hulu + Live TV:
| Hulu + Live TV ($76.99) |
|---|
| A&E |
| ABC |
| ABC News Live |
| ACC Network |
| Adult Swim |
| Animal Planet |
| BET |
| Big Ten Network |
| Bloomberg TV |
| Bravo |
| Cartoon Network |
| CBS |
| CBS Sports Network |
| Cheddar |
| CMT |
| CNBC |
| CNN |
| CNN International |
| Comedy Central |
| Comedy.TV |
| Cozi TV |
| Crime & Investigation |
| Dabl |
| Discovery Channel |
| Disney Channel |
| Disney Junior |
| Disney XD |
| E! |
| ESPN |
| ESPN2 |
| ESPNews |
| ESPNU |
| Food Network |
| FOX |
| FOX Business Network |
| FOX News Channel |
| FOX Sports 1 |
| FOX Sports 2 |
| FOX Weather |
| Freeform |
| FX |
| FXM |
| FXX |
| FYI |
| Game Show Network |
| Golf Channel |
| Great American Family |
| Great Entertainment Television |
| Hallmark Channel |
| Hallmark Movies & Mysteries |
| HGTV |
| History |
| HLN |
| Investigation Discovery |
| JusticeCentral.TV |
| Lifetime |
| Lifetime Movie Network |
| Localish |
| Magnolia Network |
| Military History |
| MLB Network |
| MotorTrend |
| MSNBC |
| MTV |
| NASA TV |
| Nat Geo Wild |
| National Geographic |
| NBC |
| NBC News Now |
| NewsNation |
| NFL Network |
| Nick Jr. |
| Nickelodeon |
| OWN – Oprah Winfrey Network |
| Oxygen |
| Paramount Network |
| PBS Kids |
| POP |
| QVC |
| SEC Network |
| Smithsonian Channel |
| Start TV |
| Syfy |
| TBS |
| TCM |
| Telemundo |
| Tennis Channel |
| The CW |
| The Weather Channel |
| TheGrio |
| TLC |
| TNT |
| Travel Channel |
| truTV |
| TV Land |
| Universal Kids |
| USA Network |
| Vevo Country |
| Vevo Hip-Hop |
| Vevo Holiday |
| Vevo Pop |
| Vevo ’80s |
| Vevo ’90s |
| VH1 |
| Vice |
You can get more details on a Hulu + Live TV subscription by reading the full review from Team Clark.
Final Thoughts
Hulu and partner Disney+ have been in the headlines in recent months because of price hike announcements.
So it’s nice to get some good news coming before the December price increase.
If you’re a holiday movies fan, getting the Hallmark channels on this streaming service may entice you to ditch your subscriptions to value services such as Frndly TV or Philo in search of a more complete streaming experience with Hulu.
Are you planning to subscribe to Hulu + Live TV after this announcement? We’d like to hear about your streaming TV strategies in the Clark.com community.
