The Testaments Release Time: UK and US Streaming Details Revealed
The spin-off series to The Handmaid’s Tale, titled The Testaments, is set to premiere very soon, with fans eagerly awaiting its arrival on streaming platforms. Here is the comprehensive guide on when and where you can watch this highly-anticipated dystopian drama.
Simultaneous Release Across the Atlantic
The Testaments will debut tomorrow, April 8, 2026, on Hulu in the United States and on Disney+ in the United Kingdom. Unlike its parent series, which often faced delays between regions, this release promises no such lag, allowing viewers on both sides of the ocean to enjoy the show at the same time.
Disney has officially confirmed to the Daily Mirror, part of Reach Plc, that episodes will be available on Disney+ on Wednesday mornings. While Hulu has not specified an exact release time, it is expected to follow the pattern of The Handmaid’s Tale, which typically dropped at 12am Pacific Time and 3am Eastern Time.
UK Viewing Schedule
If the release is synchronized, this translates to 8am in the UK, meaning British audiences can tune in early in the morning on Disney+. The series will consist of 10 episodes in its first season, with the first three instalments dropping simultaneously to build anticipation. The remaining seven episodes will then air weekly on both Disney+ in the UK and Hulu in the US.
Plot and Cast Insights
Set four years after the finale of The Handmaid’s Tale, The Testaments focuses on the privileged teenage girls of Gilead as they navigate their duties to become Wives. The show stars Chase Infiniti from One Battle After Another as Agnes MacKenzie and Lucy Halliday from Blue Jean as Daisy, with Ann Dowd reprising her iconic role as Aunt Lydia.
Based on Margaret Atwood’s award-winning 2019 novel, the series offers a fresh perspective on Gilead, promising to explore its downfall in depth. For fans left wanting more after The Handmaid’s Tale concluded, this new iteration aims to expand beyond the book, with multiple seasons planned to delve deeper into this dystopian world.
Streaming and Subscription Details
Disney+ subscriptions start at £5.99 per month in the UK, providing access to The Testaments along with other hit series like The Handmaid’s Tale and The Bear, plus a vast library of content from Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. This affiliate-linked offer ensures viewers can easily join the platform to catch the premiere.
With its imminent release, The Testaments is poised to be one of the standout TV events of 2026, blending intense drama with a timely narrative that continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.
