Where to watch “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair,” the sequel to the 2000s sitcom

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Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Gene Kaczmarek and Justin Berfield reunite after two decades of friendship. Malcolm in the middle: Life’s still unfaira four-episode revival of Linwood Bomer’s seven-season sitcom, which ran from 2000 to 2006. The 2026 limited series, also created by Bomer, will drop in its entirety on Friday, April 10, exclusively on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+, the latter being the more cost-effective streaming option (more on that below).

Quick overview: How to watch Malcolm in the middle: Life’s still unfair

To compare cost, the Hulu and Disney+ subscription, alone, start at $11.99 per month (or $23.98 total per month), while the Hulu and Disney+ package starts at $12.99 per month. This means that for just $1 extra, customers can get both services instead of one, saving 46 percent.

For another way to bundle and save, DirecTV premium packages include Hulu, Disney+, and dozens of TV channels and DTV is currently offering a five-day free trial, meaning new subscribers can watch the entire miniseries (and everything else the streamer has to offer) at no cost. After the trial period, packages start at $59.99 per month and are available on sale for a limited time.

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Malcolm in the middle: Life’s still unfair It will stream exclusively on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. All four episodes in the series will be released on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12 AM PT/3 AM ET. The original series is also available to watch on demand on Hulu/Disney+.

For experienced streamers, there are a number of ways to watch the show for free or at a discounted price. First, new subscribers can stream the reboot at no cost with a 30-day trial of Hulu’s basic ad-supported plan, which regularly costs $11.99 per month. To get the best value for your money, choose the Hulu and Disney+ bundle, starting at $12.99 per month for the basic ad-supported plan, which is just $1 more than each of the streaming services alone.

Finally, for those looking to expand their streaming options, DirecTV’s premium packages (Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier) also include both Hulu and Disney+, offering a free five-day trial.