Entertainment v9.40.0
Does Hulu work on iPhone Duo?
Mostly. Hulu 9.40.0 is built with the iOS 27.0 SDK, so it fills most of iPhone Duo's inner display but leaves some space unused.
At a glance
- Inner display (7.6″)
- Partly adapted
- Outer display (5.4″)
- Works normally
- Built with
- iOS 27.0 SDK
- Version 9.40.0, read Nov 3, 2026
- iPad version
- Yes
- Layout already handles big screens
- Latest version
- v9.40.0
- Nov 2, 2026
- Duo in release notes
- Not yet
About Hulu
Hulu is made by Hulu, LLC and first came out on the App Store in June 2010. It's #36 on today's US App Store top charts. It has 1,429,969 ratings on the US App Store, averaging 4.6 stars. Version 9.40.0 came out on Nov 2, 2026 and needs iOS 16.4 or later. It's free to download. Among the 45 video & streaming apps we track on the US App Store, 22 already fill the inner display, 7 are partly adapted and 15 still show black bars. By number of ratings, Hulu is #12 of them.
From its App Store listing:
Stream the TV shows and movies you love with Hulu! Dive into thousands of TV episodes and movies and discover award-winning classics, blockbuster movies, current hits and exclusive Originals that set Hulu apart. Seize control of your entertainment with our flexible plans. Take your pick from Hulu (With Ads), Hulu (No Ads), or the ultimate Hulu + Live TV*, featuring the latest in sports, news, and …
On the inner display
Built with the iOS 27 SDK, the app extends across most of the inner display, but some areas stay empty. It's usable, just not polished.
In Split View
iPhone Duo is the first iPhone that can show two apps side by side, and every app takes part — including Hulu. Open it on the inner display, then add a second app next to it. You can save the pair and come back to it later.
Duo-specific features
None confirmed yet. Duo-specific features include side toolbars, layouts that react to the fold, and content on the outer display while the app is open inside.
Evidence & history
App build,
Version 9.40.0 is built with the iOS 27.0 SDK
Apple gives apps built with the iOS 27.0 SDK more of the inner display, with some space left over.
- : Not confirmed yet → Black bars — built with the iOS 26.2 SDK
- : Black bars → Partly adapted — built with the iOS 27.0 SDK
Latest release notes
Version 9.40.0 · Nov 2, 2026
Beat the heat with our latest release. Take advantage of bug fixes and other behind-the-scenes enhancements by downloading the Hulu app today.
Questions
Does Hulu work on iPhone Duo?
Mostly. Hulu 9.40.0 is built with the iOS 27.0 SDK, so it fills most of iPhone Duo's inner display but leaves some space unused.
Does Hulu work on the outer display?
Yes. iPhone Duo's 5.4-inch outer display behaves like a regular iPhone screen, so every iPhone app works there as usual.
Can I use Hulu in Split View on iPhone Duo?
Yes. On iPhone Duo every app can be placed side by side with another app on the inner display — developers don't need to opt in. How comfortable it feels at half width depends on the app's layout.
Why does Hulu have black bars on iPhone Duo?
Apps built with the iOS 26 SDK or earlier run in a phone-sized window on the inner display, and iOS 27 builds can still leave some space empty. The bars disappear once the developer rebuilds the app with the iOS 27.1 SDK — you only need to update the app.
When will Hulu fill iPhone Duo's inner display?
When its developer releases an update built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later. We read the SDK of every new version of Hulu within about a day of its release and update this page.
What can I do about the black bars until then?
Use Hulu on the outer display, where it works like on any iPhone, or put it in Split View next to another app on the inner display so less of the screen goes unused.