Everything Leaving Hulu This Week, Including a Hit Ukrainian Animated FIlm
Streaming libraries continually refresh their catalogs due to licensing agreements, leading to the regular departure of films and television programs. This week, Hulu subscribers must prepare to say goodbye to a diverse selection of feature films, psychological shorts, and documentary series across various genres.
From horror titles and dark comedies to period dramas and true-crime retrospectives, these selections will cycle off the service over the coming days. Keeping track of departure dates ensures that viewers can catch up on notable movies and shows before their licenses officially expire.
‘Mavka: The Forest Song’ (2023)
Directed by Oleh Malamuzh and Oleksandra Ruban, this Ukrainian animated fantasy feature is based on the classic poetic play ‘The Forest Song’ by Lesya Ukrainka. The story centers on Mavka, a gentle forest spirit chosen to serve as the guardian of an enchanted realm, who falls in love with a human musician named Lucas. Her loyalties to nature are severely tested when a ruthless industrialist named Kylina threatens to exploit the woods to harvest an elusive magical spring. Viewers interested in streaming this family-friendly animated adventure have until October 13, 2026, before ‘Mavka: The Forest Song’ leaves Hulu.
‘Firebrand’ (2023)
Written and directed by Rhett Bradbury, this independent narrative short stars Jeremy Dash as a blue-collar motorcycle enthusiast named Theo. Following a bitter domestic argument, the troubled protagonist embarks on a reckless downward journey that leads to an encounter with an ominous stranger. Based loosely on themes from Mark Twain, the psychological drama examines profound feelings of guilt, existential dread, and emotional crisis. Audiences looking to watch ‘Firebrand’ must do so before it officially departs the Hulu library on October 14, 2026.
‘Slotherhouse’ (2023)
Directed by Matthew Goodhue, this satirical comedy slasher follows college senior Emily Young as she attempts to win election as sorority president. Seeking to gain popularity on campus, Emily adopts a poached three-toed sloth named Alpha to serve as her sorority house mascot. The lighthearted situation quickly turns lethal when the deceptive animal reveals murderous instincts and begins stalking members of the house. Hulu will remove ‘Slotherhouse’ from its catalog on October 14, 2026.
‘Benediction’ (2021)
Written and directed by Terence Davies, this biographical drama depicts the life and literary legacy of British poet Siegfried Sassoon. Having survived the combat of World War I, Sassoon was decorated for bravery before becoming a prominent public critic of the government’s continuation of the war. The narrative follows Sassoon through different eras of his life, portrayed by Jack Lowden as a young veteran and Peter Capaldi in his later years, as he navigates personal trauma and post-war society. The acclaimed biographical drama ‘Benediction’ is scheduled to depart Hulu on October 15, 2026.
‘Haunting of the Queen Mary’ (2023)
Directed by Gary Shore, this supernatural horror film explores the dark history and maritime legends surrounding the permanently moored RMS Queen Mary. The story unfolds across two parallel timelines, tracking a violent tragedy during a Halloween voyage in 1938 and a modern family exploring the ship’s haunted legacy. Alice Eve and Joel Fry portray parents who must protect their young son when malevolent supernatural entities begin terrorizing the vessel. Subscribers have until October 16, 2026, to stream ‘Haunting of the Queen Mary’ before its scheduled removal from Hulu.
‘The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade’ (2018–2019)
Produced for Investigation Discovery, this true-crime docuseries revisits notorious murder investigations from the closing decade of the twentieth century. Each installment analyzes how the era’s evolving news media and emerging technology influenced criminal actions and forensic investigations. The program features archival footage alongside firsthand interviews with detectives, journalists, and family members affected by the cases. The docuseries ‘The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade’ will be removed from the streaming platform on October 16, 2026.
‘Obsession: Dark Desires’ (2014–2020)
This docudrama series provides an in-depth examination of harrowing real-world cases involving victims of extreme stalking. Utilizing personal testimonies and dramatic reenactments, the show portrays how casual acquaintances and routine relationships escalated into dangerous situations. The episodes highlight the legal battles, safety measures, and emotional burdens faced by survivors seeking protection from their pursuers. Hulu is scheduled to remove ‘Obsession: Dark Desires’ from its available titles on October 16, 2026.
‘Late Night with the Devil’ (2024)
Written and directed by Australian filmmakers Cameron and Colin Cairnes, this found-footage horror feature stars David Dastmalchian as syndicated talk show host Jack Delroy. Set during a fictional live television broadcast on Halloween night in 1977, the host orchestrates an occult-themed episode in a desperate bid to rescue falling viewership numbers. Chaos ensues when an on-air parapsychological demonstration triggers an authentic demonic manifestation inside the television studio. The supernatural thriller ‘Late Night with the Devil’ will conclude its run on Hulu on October 18, 2026.
‘Greedy People’ (2024)
Directed by Potsy Ponciroli, this dark comedy crime film follows a group of eccentric residents living in an isolated island community. The plot kicks off when two local police officers, portrayed by Himesh Patel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, stumble across one million dollars at an accidental crime scene. Their secret scheme to keep the cash quickly unravels as an ambitious pregnant detective and a colorful assortment of neighbors get entangled in the fallout. Viewers can stream ‘Greedy People’ on Hulu until its scheduled departure on October 18, 2026.
Share which of these departing movies and television shows you plan to stream before they leave in the comments.
