Everything Leaving Hulu This Week Including Hit Ukrainian Animated Film

Streaming platforms frequently update their catalogs due to licensing agreements, resulting in the regular exit of films and television shows. This week, Hulu subscribers should prepare to bid farewell to a varied selection of feature films, psychological shorts, and documentary series spanning multiple genres.

From horror flicks and dark comedies to period dramas and true-crime retrospectives, these titles will be cycling off the service in the coming days. Keeping track of departure dates allows viewers to 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 film is inspired by the classic poetic play ‘The Forest Song’ by Lesya Ukrainka. The narrative follows Mavka, a gentle forest spirit chosen to guard an enchanted realm, who falls for a human musician named Lucas. Her loyalty to nature is put to the test when a ruthless industrialist named Kylina threatens to exploit the woods for a 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 features Jeremy Dash as Theo, a blue-collar motorcycle enthusiast. After a bitter domestic dispute, the troubled protagonist embarks on a reckless journey that leads him to an ominous stranger. Loosely inspired by Mark Twain, this psychological drama delves into themes of guilt, existential dread, and emotional turmoil. Audiences looking to watch ‘Firebrand’ must do so before it officially leaves the Hulu library on October 14, 2026.

‘Slotherhouse’ (2023)

Directed by Matthew Goodhue, this satirical comedy slasher follows college senior Emily Young as she campaigns for sorority president. To gain popularity, Emily adopts a poached three-toed sloth named Alpha as her sorority house mascot. However, the lighthearted situation turns deadly when the sloth reveals its murderous instincts and begins stalking the house members. Hulu will remove ‘Slotherhouse’ from its catalog on October 14, 2026.

‘Benediction’ (2021)

Written and directed by Terence Davies, this biographical drama portrays the life and literary legacy of British poet Siegfried Sassoon. After surviving World War I, Sassoon became a decorated hero and a vocal critic of the war’s continuation. The narrative spans different eras of his life, with Jack Lowden playing the young veteran and Peter Capaldi portraying him in later years, as he navigates personal trauma and post-war society. The acclaimed biographical drama ‘Benediction’ is set to leave Hulu on October 15, 2026.

‘Haunting of the Queen Mary’ (2023)

Directed by Gary Shore, this supernatural horror film delves into the dark history and maritime legends surrounding the permanently moored RMS Queen Mary. The story unfolds across two timelines, chronicling a violent tragedy during a Halloween voyage in 1938 and a modern family’s exploration of the ship’s haunted legacy. Alice Eve and Joel Fry star as parents who must protect their young son when malevolent supernatural forces begin to terrorize 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 infamous murder investigations from the last decade of the twentieth century. Each episode examines how the era’s evolving news media and emerging technology influenced criminal actions and forensic investigations. Featuring archival footage and 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 offers a deep dive into harrowing real-world cases of extreme stalking. Through personal testimonies and dramatic reenactments, the show illustrates how casual acquaintances and routine relationships can escalate into dangerous situations. The episodes highlight the legal battles, safety measures, and emotional burdens faced by survivors seeking protection from their stalkers. Hulu is set 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 Jack Delroy, a syndicated talk show host. Set during a fictional live broadcast on Halloween night in 1977, the host orchestrates an occult-themed episode to boost declining viewership. Chaos ensues when an on-air parapsychological demonstration triggers a genuine demonic manifestation inside the 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 quirky residents in an isolated island community. The plot kicks off when two local police officers, played by Himesh Patel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, stumble upon one million dollars at an accidental crime scene. Their secret plan to keep the cash quickly unravels as an ambitious pregnant detective and a colorful array of neighbors become 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.