Key Takeaways: Watch Futurama Season 8
- Futurama season eight (or season 11) premieres on Monday, July 24 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in international regions like the U.K., Australia and Canada. You can watch all previous seasons on both services too.
- If you’re not able to access Hulu or the correct Disney+ library from your location, a VPN will help you.
- We recommend ExpressVPN for the job, but NordVPN is another great option if you’re on a budget.
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One of the best American science fiction comedies is finally coming back this July. A Futurama reboot is bringing new episodes to our screens, along with the original cast and characters. Whether you’re an avid fan or new to the futuristic comedy, this guide shares how and where to watch Futurama season 8 and previous seasons online.
Technically, it’s season 11 that’s coming out, it just depends on how you count up the previous seasons, with multiple seasons being released in two parts. That’s exactly what’s happening with this one, too. There are a total of 20 new episodes, but it’s being split into two equal parts, so expect to see season 12 or season 8 part 2 soon afterward.
When it comes to watching Futurama, accessibility will depend on where you’re located. We’ll talk more about that in the next section, but a quick solution to any blocks you encounter is a virtual private network (VPN). ExpressVPN is the best VPN you can get and it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it risk-free.
Where to Watch Futurama Season 8
Futurama is available on a couple of streaming services, but your location will determine whether or not you can access it. As we mentioned before, it’s all down to geoblocks.
Geoblocking — or regional restrictions — are put in place by websites and online services to ensure that only people in certain regions can access them. It’s important for streaming services to do this so that they stay in line with copyright and distribution rights. They have to ensure that viewers can’t access content from a region where they don’t have the right to show it.
For instance, Netflix might have the right to air a show in the U.S., but not in the U.K. This means Netflix has to prevent U.K. viewers from accessing the show. To do this, Netflix detects where you’re located by your IP address and makes sure you only see what you’re allowed to, which is the reason why Netflix content differs in most regions.
That said, if you use a VPN, you can easily spoof your location by connecting to a server in another country. So, if someone in the U.K. were to connect to a U.S. server, their IP address would be masked by one from the United States, making it look like they’re actually there and fooling Netflix into allowing access to the U.S. content library.
Which Streaming Services Have Futurama?
The release date for Futurama season eight is Monday, July 24. Although it originally aired on Fox and then Comedy Central, neither of those channels will be showing the new season. Instead, It’s exclusively streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and you can watch all previous seasons there too. If you’re not in the country and want to watch it there, you’ll need to use a VPN.
Of course, Futurama’s fan base isn’t solely in the U.S. so there is another way to watch it elsewhere, and that’s with Disney+. Season eight of Futurama will also premiere on July 24 on Disney+ in international markets, such as Canada, the U.K. and Australia. All previous seasons are available there too.
in certain regions, such as the U.K. and Canada.
You can also find Futurama on other U.S. services, such as fuboTV, FXNow and Spectrum TV, but it only includes a handful of older episodes from previous seasons. Individual seasons and episodes are also available for purchase or rent on services like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu and Google Play.
Is Futurama on Netflix?
No, Futurama is not available on Netflix. We’re not sure if it’ll ever be available on the streaming service, especially since Hulu and Disney+ cover the main streaming markets, but we aim to update this information if it ever does. You can also check for yourself every now and then, even on Netflix libraries around the world.
How to Access Other Netflix Libraries
You can easily access a different Netflix library by connecting to a server in the same country as the library you want to access. Once you’re connected, you simply log into your Netflix account as usual and you should be in. If it doesn’t work the first time, try switching to a different server and try again.
How to Watch Futurama for Free
With Disney+ and Hulu being the main streaming service for Futurama season eight, that doesn’t give you many options for streaming it for free.
Disney+ doesn’t offer a free trial anymore, so that’s out of the equation. Hulu does offer a one-month free trial, but you need to have a U.S. payment method in order to sign up for it. There are virtual prepaid cards, such as StatesCard, that work like a regular U.S. credit card. It’s not free, but it’s definitely an option if you need it.
One thing to keep in mind is that although one month is a generous free trial, it won’t get you through the first part of the new season, let alone the second, because new episodes will be released weekly. If you don’t mind waiting, you could hold off until the season has concluded and then use the free trial to binge-watch the show.
If you need to use a VPN to access Hulu, you can also make use of the 30-day money-back guarantee to get a refund when you’re done, essentially using the service completely free.
How to Watch Futurama With a VPN
The following steps show you how to watch Futurama on Hulu in the U.S. with a VPN. Remember, you need a U.S. payment method to sign up for Hulu and qualify for the free trial, but the steps include the workaround we previously mentioned.
If you have a Disney+ account, you can follow similar steps. Just connect to a server in a country where Futurama is available, such as the U.K., Canada or Australia, and then log into Disney+ as usual. You should then be able to watch it.
- Sign Up for a Decent VPN
Sign up for a VPN like ExpressVPN, which comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
- Install the VPN App
Download the VPN software and install it on your chosen device. Then, launch the app and log in to your account.
- Connect to a Server in the U.S.
Use the server list to find and connect to a U.S. server. This can be accessed in ExpressVPN by clicking on the three dots. Clicking on a server will enable connection to it, but if it doesn’t work, click the big “on” button.
- Subscribe to Hulu
Go to Hulu’s website and choose one of its plans. If you’re a new subscriber, you’ll qualify for the 30-day free trial, but you need a U.S. payment method. If you don’t have one, sign up for a prepaid U.S. card like StatesCard. It’s not free, but it will provide you with a U.S. payment method complete with a U.S. billing address.
- Start Streaming Futurama
Search for Futurama on Hulu and start streaming it.
The Best VPNs for Watching Futurama
To ensure you can access Hulu or Disney+ without fail and from anywhere, you need a reliable VPN that’s capable of bypassing geoblocks and providing fast speeds. We’ve got two recommendations for you that can provide exactly that, so let’s get into them.
1. ExpressVPN
Pros:
- Unlocks any streaming app
- Plenty of servers worldwide
- Fast streaming speeds
Cons:
- Expensive plans
ExpressVPN’s unrivaled unblocking ability is what makes it our top VPN for streaming. Its speeds are fast, ensuring you don’t suffer from buffering or a low resolution, and it has a huge server network that covers the U.S. and plenty of Disney+ regions.
Its app is easy to use and can be installed on almost any device. Plus, the security included will help keep you protected while you’re streaming.
ExpressVPN’s annual plan is the cheapest, but even then it’s pretty expensive. That said, you are getting a reliable, premium VPN. Plus, it has a 30-day money-back guarantee, meaning you can get a refund if you decide it’s not for you. Read our ExpressVPN review for more details.
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2. NordVPN
Pros:
- Affordable yearly plans
- Unlocks streaming apps
- Fastest average speeds
Cons:
- Fiddly mobile app
If you’re looking for something a bit more affordable, then NordVPN offers one of the best prices in the VPN world. It can access streaming services easily, has thousands of servers available and also has the fastest average speeds available.
Its app is easy to use, but not on all devices. We found it difficult to navigate our way around the map on a mobile device, so it’s certainly suited to a desktop better.
As we mentioned, NordVPN is a cheaper option, but only if you’re happy to lock in for two years. You can use the 30-day money-back guarantee to make sure you like it and our NordVPN review goes into more detail.
Cast, Characters & Plot: Futurama Season 8
Futurama is written by The Simpsons creator Matt Groening and David X. Cohen. The show starts in 1999 where we see Fry as a delivery boy going about his business on New Year’s Eve. However, while delivering to Applied Cryogenics, he accidentally falls into one of their tanks and is cryogenically frozen for a thousand years.
Skip to 2999 when Fry is thawed out and, as you can imagine, the world is not what it used to be. However, after meeting fate assignment officer Leela, Fry finds that he’s destined to be nothing more than a pizza delivery boy. Fry flees from Leela to dodge his assigned career and meets Professor Farnsworth (his only remaining relative) and a suicidal robot named Bender.
Eventually, Leela too realizes she hates her job, so she, Fry and Bender wind up deserting their careers. They join Professor Farnsworth and become part of the Planet Express delivery company crew, while simultaneously evading the police. The Planet Express Ship becomes the hub for the team’s adventures while delivering in space.
Season 11 (or season eight, part one) continues from where the last season left off, but you don’t necessarily have to have watched the previous seasons to enjoy it. It explores modern topics that we’re familiar with, such as a pandemic, cryptocurrency, Amazon Alexa and cancel-culture, but set in the future.
| Character | Performer |
|---|---|
| Philip J. Fry Professor Farnsworth Dr. Zoidberg |
Billy West |
| Bender | John DiMaggio |
| Turanga Leela | Katey Sagal |
| Amy Wong | Lauren Tom |
| Linda | Tress MacNeille |
| Hermes Conrad | Phil LaMarr |
| Morbo | Maurice LaMarche |
| Scruffy | David Herman |
| Nibbler | Frank Welker |
Final Thoughts
We hope our guide on how to stream sci-fi animation Futurama has helped you understand where it’s available. The first episode, The Impossible Stream, will be released on July 24, with the second episode, Children of a Lesser Bog, coming out a week later. New episodes will then follow the weekly pattern.
Remember, if you’re not located on the correct part of the planet, you can use a VPN to access it. ExpressVPN is the best tool for the job, and its 30-day money-back guarantee means you can get a refund if you don’t like it.
Are you up to date with previous seasons of Futurama or will you be watching as a newbie? Where will you stream Futurama? Will you need a VPN to watch it? If so, which one will you use? Who’s your favorite character from the Planet Express delivery crew? Let us know in the comment section and, as always, thank you for reading.
FAQ: Where to Stream Futurama Season 8
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Hulu is the exclusive streaming service for Futurama in the U.S. Disney+ has the rights to the show in other countries, including Australia, Canada and the U.K.
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No, Futurama is not available on Netflix anywhere. It’s only available on Hulu and Disney+.
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Yes, Futurama season 8 will be available on Disney+ in many countries, such as Canada, the U.K. and Australia.
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Yes, since Fox was acquired by Disney, it technically owns Futurama. However, it has an agreement for Hulu to air the series in the U.S.
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