The 97th Academy Awards ceremony was one of the most anticipated events of the year, with people across the country planning to watch the live broadcast. However, many viewers who relied on Hulu for streaming were left frustrated due to unexpected technical issues.
On Sunday night, just before the Oscars began, Hulu users started experiencing problems logging into the streaming service. Instead of being able to access the platform’s menu, they were met with a message stating that the service was facing issues and that the team was working to resolve the problem as soon as possible.
Hulu’s Support account on X also acknowledged the issue around 6:40 p.m. CT, informing users that their team was investigating the problem. Reports on DownDetector indicated that the disruptions began just as Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were kicking off the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Despite Hulu’s connection to Disney, there were no alternative streaming options available on Disney+ for viewers looking to watch the Oscars. Many users took to social media to express their frustration, as the outage affected their ability to tune in to one of the biggest entertainment events of the year.
Hulu has not yet provided further details on what caused the issue, but the disruption highlighted the challenges streaming platforms face when handling high-demand live events.
