What to Know

  • Mobile, web: Begin streaming content > tap video once. Tap white square icon in upper-right corner.Tap the subtitle language you want to appear. To exit, tap Back arrow in top-left corner.Instructions will vary if you’re using streaming accessories like Apple TV or Roku.

How to Get Subtitles on Disney Plus

The process for turning Disney+ subtitles on is very similar across the numerous supported platforms but there are some subtle differences.

Mobile Apps and Web

If you’re using the Android or iOS Disney+ apps or are watching in a web browser, the steps for turning on subtitles or closed captions are the same.

  • Start playing a Disney+ movie or TV episode as you usually would.
  • Tap the video once to bring up a variety of options and information.
  • If you’re watching on a computer, you can also move your mouse cursor over the playing video to activate the Disney+ menu options.
  • Tap the white square icon in the upper right corner of the screen. A list of audio and subtitle options should appear.
  • Tap the subtitle language that you want to appear.
  • If you’re watching Disney+ via a web browser, you can also tap the Settings gear icon in the top-right corner to change the size, color, and font of the Disney+ subtitles.
  • When you’re ready, tap the Back arrow in the top-left corner.

Chromecast

If you’re using Chromecast to watch Disney+ on your TV, you’ll need to manage the subtitle settings in the app or web browser using the steps above.

Start playing a Disney+ movie or TV episode as you usually would.

Tap the video once to bring up a variety of options and information.

If you’re watching on a computer, you can also move your mouse cursor over the playing video to activate the Disney+ menu options.

Tap the white square icon in the upper right corner of the screen. A list of audio and subtitle options should appear.

Tap the subtitle language that you want to appear.

If you’re watching Disney+ via a web browser, you can also tap the Settings gear icon in the top-right corner to change the size, color, and font of the Disney+ subtitles.

When you’re ready, tap the Back arrow in the top-left corner.

Xbox and PlayStation Consoles

To bring up the subtitle options in the Disney+ app on an Xbox One console or a PlayStation 4, all you need to do is tap Up on the controller’s D-pad while a film or episode is playing.

The subtitle options should appear across the top of the screen which you can scroll horizontally to select the language you want.

Apple TV

The Disney+ subtitle menu can be activated by either swiping down on your Apple TV remote or by performing a long press on the Center button.

Roku

While watching something on Disney+, press the * button on your Roku remote. This will bring up the subtitle language options for you to choose from.

How to Turn Off Subtitles on Disney Plus

Subtitles can be turned off in the Disney+ apps by repeating the above steps to bring up the subtitle menu on your preferred device and selecting Off.

What Languages Are Available in Disney Plus Captions?

The subtitle languages available on Disney+ will vary greatly from show to show and movie to movie. Newer productions tend to have a wider variety of languages to choose from than older ones but there will always be exceptions.

The subtitle settings can be changed in the Disney+ app as many times as you want. No language change in the settings is permanent.

The availability of closed captions will also vary.

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