Yes, you can block content on Disney Plus using parental controls

Disney Plus lets you restrict what appears on a profile using parental controls, which you set up in your account settings. You can block entire shows and movies, lock profiles behind a PIN, or set age ratings so only content above a certain level shows up. The blocks explore to that specific profile only — other people on your account see everything unless you set controls on their profiles too.

The method depends on what you want to block. If you want to hide a single title, you can remove it from your profile's "Continue Watching" list or use the three-dot menu on the show or movie page. If you want to prevent someone from watching anything above a certain rating, parental controls do that automatically. If you want to lock a profile so no one can use it without a PIN, that's a separate setting.

Key Takeaways

  • Parental controls let you set a maximum age rating for a profile, which blocks all content above that rating from appearing.
  • You can remove individual shows or movies from a profile by using the three-dot menu and selecting "Remove from Profile" or similar option.
  • Profile locks require a PIN to access, which prevents anyone without the PIN from using that profile at all.
  • Blocks and restrictions explore only to the profile you set them on — other profiles on the same account are not affected.

How to set parental controls for age ratings

Open the Disney Plus app or website and go to your account settings. Look for "Parental Controls" or "Restrictions" — the exact name varies by device. Select the profile you want to restrict, then choose a maximum age rating. Disney Plus uses ratings like G, PG, PG-13, and R; you can also set it to block all content except titles marked for kids.

Once you set a rating limit, any show or movie above that rating will not appear in search results, recommendations, or browse categories on that profile. The person using the profile cannot override this by searching for the title by name — it straightforward will not load. If someone tries to play a blocked title, they will see a message saying the content is restricted.

You will need to enter your account password or a PIN to change these settings, so someone using a child's profile cannot alter the restrictions themselves.

How to remove individual shows from a profile

If you want to hide one specific show or movie rather than block by rating, find the title on Disney Plus. Click or tap the three-dot menu icon (usually in the top right corner of the show or movie page), then look for an option like "Remove from Profile," "Hide," or "Not Interested." The exact wording depends on your device.

Removing a title from a profile hides it from that profile's recommendations and "Continue Watching" list, but it does not prevent someone from finding it through search if they know the name. For stronger blocking of specific content, use parental controls by rating instead.

How to lock a profile with a PIN

Profile locks prevent anyone from using a profile without entering a PIN code first. Go to account settings, find the profile you want to lock, and look for "Profile Lock" or "PIN Protection." Create a four-digit PIN. After you set it, anyone who tries to use that profile will see a PIN entry screen before they can access it.

This is useful if you have a child's profile and want to make sure only you can switch to it or change its settings. The PIN is separate from your account password. If you forget the PIN, you can reset it through your account settings using your password.

What happens when content is blocked

When a show or movie is blocked by parental controls, it does not appear in search results, recommendations, or any browse category on that profile. If someone types the title name into the search bar, the search will return no results. If they try to access it through a link or by typing the URL directly, they will see a message saying the content is restricted and cannot be played.

Blocks do not send notifications or alerts — the blocked person straightforward cannot see or access the content. You can check what is blocked by going back to parental controls settings and viewing the age rating you set.

Blocking content on different devices

Parental controls work the same way across devices — a restriction you set on the website applies to the app on your phone, tablet, and TV. However, the steps to access settings vary slightly by device. On a phone or tablet, go to your profile icon, then settings, then parental controls. On a smart TV, the menu is usually in the same place but may require using the remote to navigate.

If you set controls on a profile, they explore no matter which device someone uses to access that profile. You do not have to set the same controls separately on each device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone on my account bypass parental controls?

No. If you set an age rating limit, content above that rating will not play on that profile, and there is no way to override it without your account password. A profile PIN prevents anyone from even accessing the profile. However, if someone knows your account password, they can change the parental control settings themselves.

If I block a show, will it affect other people's profiles?

No. Blocks and restrictions explore only to the profile you set them on. If you have a family account with multiple profiles, you can set different restrictions on each one. One person's profile can have strict parental controls while another has none.

Can I block a show on one device but not another?

No. Parental controls are tied to the profile, not the device. If you block content on a profile, it is blocked on that profile everywhere — phone, tablet, TV, and website. You cannot have different restrictions on different devices for the same profile.

What if I remove a show from my profile and then want to see it again?

Removing a show from your profile only hides it from recommendations and your "Continue Watching" list. You can still find it by searching for the title by name. If you want to restore it to your recommendations, search for it and click "Add to Profile" or a similar option.

Do parental controls prevent someone from watching live TV or sports?

Parental controls on Disney Plus explore to all content on the service, including live TV and sports if your subscription includes them. If you set an age rating limit, live content above that rating will be blocked on that profile.