When Does The Split Release on Hulu? Full Global Streaming Guide

LOS ANGELES — US fans, get your tissues ready. The full legal drama library of The Split officially hits Hulu at 12:00 AM PT on May 11, 2026. This drop brings every high-stakes divorce and family secret from the Defoe saga right to your living room in one massive binge-ready package.

The Defoe Family Takeover Hits US Streaming

The jump to Hulu marks a major PR move for the series as it expands its footprint in the American market.

While UK audiences have long considered the Defoes a household name, the fandom across the Atlantic has been piecing the story together across various platforms for years. Now, the entire library—including all three series and the highly talked-about Barcelona special—will live under one roof starting tomorrow.

This acquisition comes at a perfect time for the show’s creators.

The legal drama genre is currently seeing a massive resurgence on Stan Twitter, with fans obsessing over the messy intersection of professional ethics and personal chaos. By securing the complete series, Hulu is positioning itself as the go-to destination for viewers who want their legal procedural served with a side of heartbreaking family dynamics.

Divorce is messy.

Family is harder.

The wait ends.

For years, viewers have debated the “toxic love” portrayed between Hannah and Nathan, often comparing their destructive cycle to the intense, wordless tragedy seen in projects like Jibaro.

Is it true love if it only brings pain?

Or is it just a refusal to let go of a shared history that has already crumbled?

The Split does not offer easy answers, and that is exactly why we cannot stop watching.

The Split Global Release Timings: When Can You Stream?

As per the official schedule released by Hulu Press, the series will be added to the library at the following times:

• USA (Pacific): 12:00 AM PDT on May 11, 2026
• USA (Eastern): 3:00 AM EDT on May 11, 2026
• United Kingdom: Already available to stream on BBC iPlayer

What Is Next for The Split Universe?

If you think this Hulu drop is the end of the road, think again. Insiders reported that the brand is actually in the middle of a massive expansion.

Filming for the brand-new spin-off, The Split Up, wrapped in Manchester in January 2026. This fresh six-part drama will shift the focus away from London’s Defoe family to the high-stakes world of Manchester’s elite divorce circuit.

The new series introduces the Kishan family, led by the formidable Aria Kishan (Ritu Arya), as they navigate their own firm, Kishan Law. While none of the original cast members are expected to appear in this new chapter, the DNA of the original show—messy lives, high-net-worth splits, and complicated family loyalty—remains fully intact.

Fans of Nicola Walker do not have to worry about her disappearing from our screens either. She is currently in the middle of a soft launch for her next big project, a series titled Alice and Steve, which is slated for a summer 2026 release on Disney+.

It seems the “Queen of Drama” is keeping her schedule packed, and we are absolutely here for it.