Hulu Watch Party is now available to all subscribers

Hulu is celebrating the holiday season with a party – a Watch Party, now available to all subscribers, including those who have Hulu plans with limited ads or Hulu (no ads). With Watch Party, Hulu subscribers can create groups of up to 8 viewers to watch thousands of shows and movies together this holiday season.

“With many families practicing social distancing this year, it’s more important than ever to find new ways to connect with friends and family this holiday season,” Hulu said in an announcement. “Hulu is here to help by offering our viewers the opportunity to enjoy a shared entertainment experience with loved ones from afar.”

The feature’s expansion follows a weekend with a record number of subscribers joining watch nights, up 97%, and many have settled in to watch Hulu Original The happiest season with friends and family.

To host a Watch Party, go to a show’s details page and click on the Watch Party icon. Copy the link to the Watch Party and share it with your family and friends to invite them. Each group member can control their own content without disrupting the viewing of the rest of the group, so take a break if you need to grab a snack or use the bathroom. You can join again by clicking a “Click to catch up” button when you are ready to come back.