The 5 Most Anticipated Hulu Series for 2025, Ranked.

Hulu could have a spectacular year thanks to a series of high-profile premieres set to hit its platform. This year, new seasons of hits like The Handmaid’s Tale and Nine Perfect Strangers will launch, along with a diverse lineup of original series that will include comedies, political thrillers, and a highly anticipated Alien spin-off. For Hulu subscribers and those with the Disney+ package that includes Hulu, there’s plenty of content to discover. Below are five of the most anticipated series on the service for 2025.

5. Deli Boys

• Production Company: 20th Television
• Release Date: March 6
  In this comedy, two Pakistani brothers face the sudden death of their father, the owner of a deli, and struggle to take over the family business. However, the situation becomes complicated when they discover that their father was actually a crime boss and the deli was just a front for his illegal activities. The series features performances by Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh (Ms. Marvel), and Poorna Jagannathan (Never Have I Ever), and promises a tone similar to shows like Weeds and Good Girls.

4. Paradise

• Production Company: 20th Television
• Release Date: January 28
  Sterling K. Brown plays a member of the president's security team (James Marsden) in this series. Following the mysterious death of the president, he becomes embroiled in a conspiracy that endangers not only his life but also the safety of the free world. With a standout cast and an intriguing premise, Paradise is expected to attract followers of hits like The Madness and The Diplomat. The eight-episode season will conclude in early March and, according to trailers, is presented as Hulu's answer to Slow Horses, with touches of Homeland.

3. A Thousand Blows

• Production Company: The Story Collective
• Release Date: February 21
  Steven Knight, known for his acclaimed series Peaky Blinders, brings us A Thousand Blows. Set in the 1880s, the series is based on real historical events and follows a Jamaican immigrant in London's East End who becomes involved in an underground boxing syndicate to make money. He forms alliances with Mary Carr, a member of the Forty Elephants, a real-life all-female gang of the time, who bets on him in his fights. Given the popularity of Peaky Blinders, many will be watching to see if this new series can capture the audience's attention.

2. Chad Powers

• Production Company: 20th Television
• Release Date: Fall 2025
  Glen Powell, star of Hit Man, dives into the world of football comedy with Chad Powers. Inspired by a skit from Eli Manning in 2022, Powell plays a standout athlete who gets into trouble, and his only way to join the team is by disguising himself as the new guy, Chad Powers. This will be a much-anticipated work for football fans and marks Powell's return to television after his prominent role in Scream Queens in 2015.

1. Alien: Earth

• Production Company: 20th Television
• Release Date: Summer 2025
  Alien: Earth positions itself as Hulu's big premiere for 2025, based on one of the most popular franchises. The series is rumored to primarily use practical effects instead of relying heavily on CGI. The plot is expected to have significant implications for the Alien universe. Although Alien: Resurrection concluded on Earth, this new series is actually a prequel set in 2120, two years prior to the original film. It will be interesting to see how Alien: Earth integrates its events into the franchise's timeline and how the xenomorphs behave in this new context.