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Platform Comparison

Hulu vs Max: Which Has Better Movies in 2026?

Compare catalog size, exclusive movies, IMDb ratings, shared titles, and top genres — data updated for May 2026.

Max has the larger movie sample (391 vs 533 movies). Max leads on average IMDb rating (7.1 vs 6.5). Hulu is strongest in Drama and Comedy, while Max is strongest in Drama and Action.

391

Hulu

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533

Max

Avg IMDb: 6.5Top genres: Drama, Comedy, Thriller
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Avg IMDb: 7.1Top genres: Drama, Action, Comedy

On Both Platforms

Genre Breakdown

GenreHuluMaxLeader
Action110142Max
Comedy127119Hulu
Crime5673Max
Documentary1427Max
Drama168237Max
Fantasy44117Max
Horror6479Max
Romance6187Max
Thriller12499Hulu

Verdict

Max offers a larger library with 533 movies compared to Hulu's 391, and holds a higher average IMDb rating (7.1 vs 6.5). Hulu leads in Comedy, Thriller, while Max is stronger in Action, Crime, Documentary. Verdict: Choose Hulu for Comedy, Thriller, and Max for Action, Crime.

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