Change your Disney Plus language in account settings

To change the language on Disney Plus, go to your account settings and select your preferred language from the dropdown menu. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you are using a phone, tablet, computer, or streaming device, but the setting lives in the same place across all platforms.

On a phone or tablet, tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner, then tap Account. Scroll down to Language and select the language you want. On a computer, click your profile icon in the top right, select Account, and look for Language in the settings menu. On a streaming device like Roku or Fire TV, navigate to your profile, open Settings, and find the language option there.

The change takes effect when ready. If you are signed into Disney Plus on multiple devices, you may need to sign out and back in on those devices for the language change to appear everywhere.

Key Takeaways

  • Language settings are found in your account settings, accessible through your profile icon on any device.
  • Disney Plus offers multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and others depending on your region.
  • Changing the language affects the interface, menus, and subtitles, but not the audio track of shows and movies unless you also select a different audio option.
  • If you share your Disney Plus account with family members, each person can set their own language preference by using their own profile.

The difference between language and audio track

Changing your account language and changing the audio language of a show are two separate things. The account language controls what you see on the Disney Plus menu, buttons, and settings pages. The audio track is what you hear when you play a specific movie or episode.

If you want to watch a show in a different language, you need to change the audio track while the show is playing. Press the audio icon (usually three horizontal lines or a speaker symbol) during playback and select the language you want. Not every show is available in every language, so your options depend on the title.

Available languages by region

Disney Plus offers different languages depending on which country you are in. In the United States, you can choose English or Spanish. In Canada, you can add French. European countries have access to additional languages like German, Italian, Dutch, and Portuguese.

If you travel or move to a different country, your language options may change. Disney Plus detects your location and shows you the languages available in that region. If you want to use a language that is not available in your current location, you may not be able to select it until you return to a region where it is offered.

Subtitles are separate from language and audio

Your account language, the audio track, and subtitles are three independent settings. You can have your menu in English, watch a show with Spanish audio, and display English subtitles at the same time.

To change subtitles while watching, look for the speech bubble or CC icon during playback and select your subtitle language. If subtitles are not appearing, make sure they are turned on in your playback settings. Some titles have subtitles in many languages, while others may only have a few options.

Troubleshooting language changes that do not stick

If you change your language but it reverts back to the original language, try signing out completely and signing back in. On phones and tablets, go to your profile, tap Settings, scroll to the bottom, and tap Sign Out. Then sign back in with your email and password.

On a computer, click your profile icon and select Sign Out from the dropdown menu. On streaming devices, go to Settings, find Account, and select Sign Out. After you sign back in, your language preference should remain set.

If the problem continues, clear your browser cache or app cache. On phones, go to Settings > Apps > Disney Plus > Storage > Clear Cache. On computers, use your browser's settings to clear cookies and cached data for disneyplus.com.

Changing language for a child profile

If you have set up a child profile on your Disney Plus account, you can change the language for that profile separately. Go to your main account settings, select Profiles, choose the child profile, and adjust the language there. This way, your child can use Disney Plus in a different language than your own profile.

Child profiles have the same language options as adult profiles, but they are restricted to content rated for children. The language setting for a child profile does not affect your main profile or other profiles on the account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can different people on the same Disney Plus account use different languages?

Yes. Each profile on a Disney Plus account can have its own language setting. When someone signs into their profile, they see the menu and interface in their chosen language. This works on all devices as long as each person uses their own profile to log in.

Will changing my language affect the shows and movies available to me?

No. Your account language only changes the menu and interface. The catalog of shows and movies you can watch stays the same. However, the audio tracks and subtitles available for each title depend on that specific title, not your language setting.

What do I do if my language is not showing up in the dropdown menu?

Disney Plus offers different languages in different regions. If your language is not in the list, it may not be available in your country. Check which languages are offered in your region by looking at the full language dropdown. If you are traveling, your options may change based on your location.

Can I change the language on Disney Plus while offline?

No. You need an internet connection to access your account settings and change your language. Once you change it and the setting is saved, you can watch downloaded content offline, but the menu will still be in your selected language.