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Quick answer
As of early 2026, all four seasons of The Bear are available on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ in the UK, Canada, Australia, and India. Season 4 aired in mid-2025, and a fifth season is expected in late 2026 or early 2027. No other legal streaming services currently carry the show in these regions due to exclusive licensing deals with FX and Disney.
Where to stream in the United States
In the US, The Bear lives exclusively on Hulu, which is owned by Disney. FX produces the show, and Hulu is the primary streaming home. A Hulu subscription costs $7.99 per month with ads or $17.99 per month ad-free. You can also bundle with Disney+ and ESPN+ for $14.99 per month with ads. All four seasons are available, including the latest Season 4 that dropped in June 2025. Subtitles and closed captions are available in English, Spanish, and French. Dubbing is limited to English audio only, but Spanish and French audio tracks were added for Season 3 onward. If you don't have Hulu, you're out of luck legally—no other US service, including Netflix or Amazon Prime, holds rights. The show is not available on FX's cable channel for on-demand streaming without a Hulu login.
Where to stream in the UK, Canada, and Australia
For viewers in the UK, Canada, and Australia, The Bear streams exclusively on Disney+. This is because Disney owns the international distribution rights to FX content. In the UK, a Disney+ subscription costs £7.99 per month or £79.90 per year. In Canada, it's $11.99 CAD per month, and in Australia, $13.99 AUD per month. All four seasons are live, with Season 4 added in July 2025 (a few weeks after the US debut). Subtitles are available in English, plus local languages like French in Canada (Canadian French) and Spanish in the UK. Dubbing is English-only in all three countries, though Disney+ has been expanding local language dubs in select markets. No other service, like BBC iPlayer or Stan, offers the show. If you're in the UK and hoping for a free option, you won't find one—Sky or ITV don't have rights. The only legal way is a Disney+ subscription.
Where to stream in India
India is also a Disney+ territory, but access is via Disney+ Hotstar. The platform costs ₹499 per year for the mobile-only plan or ₹1,499 per year for the Super plan (includes TV and multiple devices). All four seasons are available, with Season 4 added in July 2025. Subtitles are offered in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali. Dubbing is English-only, though some Disney+ Hotstar originals have Hindi dubs—The Bear does not. No other Indian streaming service, such as Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, carries the show. It's a clean exclusive deal, so you must subscribe to Hotstar to watch legally.
Why geo-restrictions exist and how licensing works
The split-rights setup for The Bear is a classic example of how streaming economics work. FX, which is owned by Disney, produces the show. In the US, Disney uses Hulu as its primary streaming outlet for FX content because Hulu is a domestic service. Internationally, Disney+ is the global brand, so Disney bundles FX shows into Disney+ to attract subscribers outside the US. This is not about punishing viewers—it's about maximizing revenue from different markets. Licensing deals are negotiated per region, and Disney pays different fees to talent and distributors based on where the show airs. VPNs are often used to bypass these blocks, but they violate terms of service and can lead to account termination. Also, streaming quality may degrade, and you might face payment issues. The honest truth: if you want to watch legally, you need the right subscription for your country. There are no free legal alternatives, and no other broadcaster has picked up the show in these regions.
Compare your region's options
If you're reading this from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or India, you have a clear path: Hulu or Disney+. But what if you're in New Zealand, South Africa, or elsewhere? Check your local Disney+ or Hulu availability. For New Zealand, Disney+ also holds rights. In South Africa, it's on Disney+ as well. The key takeaway: Disney controls the show globally, so start with Disney+ or Hulu. If you're traveling, your home subscription should work abroad, but content libraries vary. Always verify with your provider's regional page. And if you're still unsure, ask in the comments below—I'll help you find the right link for your country.