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Hulu vs Max: Which Has Better Movies in 2026?

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

Hulu has the larger movie sample (348 vs 73 movies). Max leads on average IMDb rating (6.9 vs 6.5). Hulu is strongest in Drama and Thriller, while Max is strongest in Drama and Action.

348

Hulu

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73

Max

Avg IMDb: 6.5Top genres: Drama, Thriller, Action
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Avg IMDb: 6.9Top genres: Drama, Action, Comedy

On Both Platforms

Genre Breakdown

GenreHuluMaxLeader
Action10420Hulu
Comedy10318Hulu
Crime4610Hulu
Documentary122Hulu
Drama14927Hulu
Fantasy4415Hulu
Horror6512Hulu
Romance528Hulu
Thriller10917Hulu

Verdict

Hulu offers a larger library with 348 movies compared to Max's 73, though Max edges ahead on average IMDb rating (6.9 vs 6.5). Hulu leads across genres including Action, Comedy, Crime. Verdict: Choose Hulu for overall selection and depth.

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