ExtraEmily Gets a Show on Hulu and Disney+: Here’s How It Could Change Her Streaming Career

Khizar Mundia Published 04/08/2026

Emily “ExtraEmily” Zhang has reached another milestone in her career by getting her own show, Creator Essentials, on Hulu and Disney+.

The show will focus on activities involving the streamer, including social experiments and speedruns. ExtraEmily has become hugely popular on Twitch in recent years, reaching over 1 million followers, though she has courted controversy in recent months due to her multiple Twitch bans due to bad driving and chaotic IRL streams.

The streamer was recently receiving backlash following an incident where she almost crashed into a car. This happened after Emily returned from a break where she was focusing on her mental health. The streamer has now hired a driver so she can keep herself and others safe during IRL streams. Her latest update in a packed 2026 has seen her become one of the first streamers in the world to get a show on Hulu and Disney+.

ExtraEmily gets her own show called Creator Essentials

Creator Essentials was created by pocket.watch and launched on both Hulu and Disney+ on August 1. Emily hasn’t shot new content for the 15-episode show; instead, her previous vlogs and streams have been repackaged and released in short series form. Emily discussed her show in a recent stream, describing it as “pretty awesome”. She read the synposis and revealed to her viewers that she isn’t sure about the content of the show and what will be featured in the episodes.

Image credit: ExtraEmily

The show doesn’t only feature ExtraEmily, as the streamer frequently broadcasts collaborations. Other creators who will appear in the show include Din “Agent” Muktar, Brittany “Cinna” Lynn Watts, T10Nat, and even Emily’s dad. Viewers’ reactions have been mixed to this development, with some joking that Hulu is falling off, as the platform didn’t hire a major creator and instead went with Emily, who has a dedicated following on Twitch but is not, until now, as widely known as iShowSpeed, for example, who has become a household name since the 2026 World Cup. However, some fans are hopeful that this show may open more opportunities for Emily if it’s successful.

Despite the contrast in fans’ opinions, it’s clear the mainstream video platforms are taking a creator-focused approach, and ExtraEmily may not be the last streamer to get her own show. Creator Essentials isn’t unique to ExtraEmily, as it’s the brand that is being used for creators, and YouTubers such as Matthew Beem, Zachary “ZHC” Hsieh, and Topper Guild have already received their own show.

Editor’s analysis: What Creator Essentials means for ExtraEmily’s career

ExtraEmily has a massive platform in the livestreaming industry, as she streams on Twitch. However, despite the Amazon-backed platforms having a large audience, it can’t be compared to mainstream video platforms, such as Hulu or Disney+, which bring in millions of viewers across different demographics.

In short, Creator Essentials has the potential to be a game-changer for Emily’s career. ExtraEmily’s career right now focuses on IRL content and collaborations, so her entry into mainstream streaming is a huge feat — despite a tough few months of very public controversy, it could well elevate her from a Twitch star to one that is known all over the world.

Feature image credit: Extra Emily Creator Essentials

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Khizar Mundia has been playing video games for as long as he can recall. Things have come a long way since the many days he spent playing the original NES, though. He now covers a variety of competitive games and esports, as well as the world of streaming, ranging from Twitch to Kick. If it’s of interest to gamers, it’s of interest to Khizar.

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