Hulu error code runtime -2 refers to a set of Hulu playback failure codes that can appear when you attempt to stream movies, shows, and even live television from Hulu. These codes appear on an error screen that pops up when video content suddenly stops playing in a Hulu app or the Hulu web player. This type of issue can sometimes be fixed by simply reloading the video, but it usually takes more effort to resolve.

When this error occurs, you will usually see a message that looks like this:

The eight-character alphanumeric string that follows runtime-2 is unique to your particular playback error, so write it down in case you need to provide it to Hulu customer service. The rest of the message may vary slightly from one error to another, but all cases of Hulu error code runtime-2 require you to check and resolve similar things.

Runtime errors occur when a program crashes, and Hulu runtime error 2 is usually caused when the Hulu app or web player suddenly crashes. In most cases, this issue can be resolved by updating your Hulu app and streaming device, clearing the local cache, and resetting your device.