Host a Hulu watch party in seconds. Share your screen with friends, family, or your partner and watch any Hulu show, movie, or live TV together in real time — with live chat and video calls. 100% free, no browser extension, no download.
If Hulu shows a black screen when sharing, it's DRM blocking tab-level capture. Fix it instantly: share your entire screen or desktop window instead of just the browser tab. This bypasses DRM restrictions and works reliably in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
Unlike some competitors, Hulu does not have a built-in watch party or group viewing feature. There is no native "Hulu Watch Party" button on the platform. WatchTogether fills that gap entirely — it works with Hulu out of the box using browser screen sharing, giving you everything Hulu's missing: shared viewing, live chat, and face-to-face video calls.
WatchTogether turns any solo Hulu session into a shared experience. Here's what you get:
| Feature | WatchTogether + Hulu | Hulu Alone |
|---|---|---|
| Watch with friends / partner | Yes — unlimited guests | No |
| Everyone needs Hulu | No — only the host | Yes |
| Live chat | Yes | No |
| Video & voice calls | Yes — built in | No |
| Works with other services | Yes — Netflix, Disney+, Prime & more | Hulu only |
| Browser extension needed | No | No |
Hulu is home to acclaimed original series like The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, The Handmaid's Tale, and Little Fires Everywhere. Host watch parties for season premieres, finales, and binge sessions — react to plot twists and jaw-dropping moments in real time with friends or your partner, no matter where they are.
One of Hulu's biggest strengths is next-day access to current TV seasons from ABC, NBC, Fox, FX, and more. Watch the latest episodes of your favourite shows together the night after they air — no waiting, no spoilers from people who watched without you.
Hulu's library includes thousands of films from major studios — new releases, cult classics, indie hits, and international cinema. Pick a movie, share your screen, and have a full watch party experience without anyone needing their own Hulu account.
If you subscribe to Hulu + Live TV, you can share live broadcasts too — sports games, award shows, news, and live events. Watch the Super Bowl or the Oscars with friends in different cities, all seeing the same feed at the same moment.
FX's content streams exclusively on Hulu — including popular series like The Americans, Atlanta, Shogun, and Justified: City Primeval. These critically acclaimed shows are perfect for a shared watch night with friends who love prestige TV.
This is the key advantage. Only you (the host) need a Hulu subscription. Friends, family, and partners join the WatchTogether room for free and watch through your shared screen — no Hulu account required on their end. Perfect for watching with people who don't subscribe to Hulu.
After your Hulu watch party, switch to Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, YouTube, or any other video without changing apps. WatchTogether is your single hub for all online watch parties — any service, any content, any time.
WatchTogether runs entirely in your web browser. No Chrome extension, no app download, no software to install for anyone in the room. Just open the site, create a room, and share your screen in seconds.
Watch parties are more fun when you can see each other. WatchTogether includes full live video and voice calls — turn on your camera, see your friends' or partner's reactions, and have a real conversation while watching. It's the closest thing to sitting together on the same couch.
WatchTogether is used by thousands of long-distance couples and families to share TV nights across cities, states, and countries. Watch The Bear with your partner in another city, or catch up on next-day TV with a friend who moved across the country.
Chrome and Edge offer the most reliable screen sharing with system audio on Hulu. Firefox also works well. Safari has limited screen sharing support, so Chrome is the safest choice when hosting a Hulu watch party.
Hulu uses DRM (Digital Rights Management) which often blocks browser tab-specific sharing, resulting in a black screen. Sharing your full desktop or a desktop window bypasses this completely and streams the video perfectly to everyone in your room.
When the screen sharing dialog opens, check "Share system audio" — otherwise your friends will see the video but hear no sound. On Mac, you may need a system audio extension like Soundflower or BlackHole if this option doesn't appear.
Do a quick 2-minute test run before the scheduled watch party. Join the room, share your Hulu screen briefly, and confirm everyone can see and hear it — this saves scrambling right when the episode is about to start.
If you're sharing a high-quality stream, a wired Ethernet connection gives more stable bandwidth than Wi-Fi. This reduces dropped frames and keeps the viewing experience smooth for everyone watching in your room.
Yes. WatchTogether is completely free. Create a room, share the invite code, share your Hulu screen, and watch together in real time. Only the host needs a Hulu subscription — guests join free.
No. Hulu does not have a native watch party feature. WatchTogether is the solution — use it to share your Hulu screen with anyone and turn a solo watch into a group experience with chat and video calls.
Hulu's DRM protection blocks browser tab sharing. Fix: share your entire screen or desktop window instead of just the browser tab. This works every time in Chrome and Edge.
Yes. WatchTogether is widely used by long-distance couples for virtual movie and TV nights. Create a room, share the link with your partner, share your Hulu screen, and watch together with live video calls — it feels like you're in the same room.
Multiple people can join a WatchTogether room simultaneously. Everyone watches through a single shared screen — there's no viewer limit, and guests don't need their own Hulu account.
Friends can join the room and watch on any mobile device. For hosting and sharing Hulu, a desktop or laptop with Chrome or Edge is required — mobile browsers don't support full screen sharing.