How to Watch The Circle on Hulu With Host Tinx
Hulu's new version of The Circle premieres Tuesday, November 17, 2026, on Hulu and on Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. Tinx hosts, and three new episodes drop every week, Tuesday through Thursday, for five weeks. The season finale streams Friday, December 18.
Hulu announced the host and the new format on October 21, 2026. This version mixes everyday players with celebrities and adds audience voting for the first time in the U.S., so viewers can sway the game as it unfolds.
The Circle on Hulu at a glance
| Premiere | Tuesday, November 17, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Where | Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers |
| Schedule | Three new episodes a week, Tuesday through Thursday, for five weeks |
| Finale | Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| Host | Tinx (Christina Najjar) |
| New twists | Celebrity contestants and audience voting |
| Producers | Studio Lambert, Omaha Productions and Motion Entertainment |
What's different about this version of The Circle?
Hulu calls it a fast-turnaround social experiment. Everyday players and celebrities compete side by side in a popularity game where anyone can be anyone, since players only know each other through their profiles. The show is filmed close to real time, so twists and player ratings unfold quickly, and audience votes help shape what happens next.
Tinx is a New York Times bestselling author and the host of It's Me, Tinx on SiriusXM. Susan House is the showrunner, and Peyton Manning is among the executive producers through Omaha Productions.
Weekly release schedule
- Weeks 1 through 5: new episodes each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, starting November 17.
- Finale: Friday, December 18, 2026.
How to watch The Circle with DIRECTV
The Circle is a Hulu streaming original, so it won't air on a DIRECTV channel. You need a Hulu subscription or a Disney+ and Hulu bundle. Our guide on whether Hulu is free with DIRECTV explains how the two fit together, and our Disney+ and Hulu price guide covers what the plans cost now.
On a DIRECTV Gemini device, you can open the Hulu or Disney+ app and search for The Circle on premiere day. For more of what's new on the service this season, see our Hulu fall 2026 lineup and our page on The Mob on Hulu, another new unscripted series.
Frequently asked questions
When does The Circle premiere on Hulu?
It premieres Tuesday, November 17, 2026, on Hulu and on Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S.
Who hosts The Circle on Hulu?
Tinx, the bestselling author and SiriusXM host whose real name is Christina Najjar.
How often do new episodes come out?
Three new episodes drop each week, Tuesday through Thursday, for five weeks.
When is The Circle finale?
The season finale streams Friday, December 18, 2026.
Can viewers vote on The Circle?
Yes. This is the first U.S. version with audience voting, so viewers can help shape the game.
Is The Circle on a DIRECTV channel?
No. It's a Hulu streaming original. You can watch it in the Hulu or Disney+ app, including on a DIRECTV Gemini device.
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Details reviewed October 21, 2026. Release dates are set by Hulu and may change. Streaming prices and DIRECTV availability, channels, packages and prices vary and are subject to change. The Circle, Hulu, Disney+, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.