Turning off subtitles on Disney Plus
To turn off subtitles on Disney Plus, open the video you're watching and look for the speech bubble icon in the bottom right corner of the player. Click or tap that icon, then select "Off" from the menu that appears. The subtitles will disappear when ready, and your setting will stay in place for that title.
If you're using a TV remote, tablet, or phone, the exact location of the subtitle button may shift slightly depending on your device, but the speech bubble icon is the standard across all platforms. On some devices you may need to tap the screen first to make the player controls visible.
Disney Plus remembers your subtitle preference for each individual show or movie, so if you turn subtitles off for one title, they'll stay off the next time you watch it. However, if you watch a different title, subtitles may default back on depending on your account settings.
Key Takeaways
- The subtitle button is a speech bubble icon in the bottom right of the video player on all Disney Plus devices.
- Clicking or tapping that icon opens a menu where you can select "Off" to disable subtitles when ready.
- Disney Plus saves your subtitle choice for each individual title, so you won't have to turn them off again for that same show or movie.
- If subtitles are still appearing after you select "Off", check your account-wide subtitle settings in your profile preferences.
- On some devices like smart TVs, you may need to tap the screen once to reveal the player controls before the subtitle button becomes visible.
Where to find the subtitle button on different devices
On phones and tablets running the Disney Plus app, tap the screen while a video is playing to reveal the player controls. The speech bubble icon appears in the bottom right corner next to the volume and fullscreen buttons. Tap it once to open the subtitle menu.
On web browsers, the subtitle button is visible by default in the lower right of the video player. You don't need to tap the screen first—just click the speech bubble icon directly.
On smart TVs and streaming devices like Roku, Fire Stick, or Apple TV, use your remote to navigate to the subtitle button. You may need to press a button on your remote (often labeled "Select" or "OK") to reveal the player controls if they're hidden. Once visible, use the arrow keys to highlight the speech bubble icon and press select.
What the subtitle menu shows you
When you click the speech bubble icon, a dropdown menu appears with several options. At the top you'll see "Off", which disables subtitles completely. Below that are language options—English, Spanish, French, and others depending on what the title offers. Some titles also show "Auto" as an option, which means Disney Plus will automatically turn subtitles on if it detects you've muted the audio.
The menu also displays any closed caption options available for that title. Closed captions include not just dialogue but also descriptions of sounds—like "[door slams]" or "[music playing]"—which can be helpful if you're deaf or hard of hearing. These appear as separate entries below the language subtitles.
Subtitles keep turning back on—what to check
If you turn subtitles off but they reappear the next time you watch, the issue is usually your account-wide settings rather than the individual title setting. Log into your Disney Plus account on a web browser and go to your profile settings. Look for "Subtitles and Captions" or a similar option in the preferences menu.
Check whether your account is set to turn subtitles on by default for all titles. If it is, you can change it there, though you may still need to turn them off individually for each show or movie you watch. Some account holders have subtitles set to "On" because they use them regularly for other titles, so changing the account default may affect your entire viewing experience.
Another reason subtitles may reappear is if you're sharing your account with someone else who has different subtitle preferences. Disney Plus doesn't separate subtitle settings by profile on all devices, so a household member may have turned them back on.
Subtitle options for different languages and accessibility
Disney Plus offers subtitles in many languages for most titles, though availability depends on what the content provider licensed. When you open the subtitle menu, you'll see every language option available for that specific show or movie. If a language you want isn't listed, it means Disney Plus doesn't have subtitle files for it on that title.
If you need closed captions rather than subtitles—because you're deaf, hard of hearing, or watching in a noisy environment—look for options labeled "English [CC]" or similar. Closed captions include sound descriptions that regular subtitles don't, like "[phone ringing]" or "[dramatic music]". Not every title has closed captions available, but most newer Disney Plus originals do.
Turning subtitles off on shared accounts
If you share your Disney Plus account with family members, each person can have their own profile with separate subtitle settings. Create individual profiles for household members by going to your account settings and selecting "Manage Profiles". Each profile can have its own default subtitle preference.
However, the individual title setting (turning subtitles off for one specific show) still applies to the whole account, not just one profile. This means if you turn subtitles off for a movie, anyone watching that same movie on any profile will see it without subtitles unless they manually turn them back on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I find the subtitle button on my device?
On most devices, you need to tap or click the video to reveal the player controls. The subtitle button (speech bubble icon) appears in the bottom right corner once the controls are visible. If the controls disappear after a few seconds of inactivity, tap the video again to bring them back.
Do I have to turn off subtitles for every single show I watch?
No. Disney Plus remembers your choice for each individual title. Once you turn subtitles off for a show, they'll stay off the next time you watch that same show. However, when you start a different title, subtitles may default back on depending on your account settings.
Can I turn off subtitles for my entire account at once?
You can change your account-wide default in your profile settings under "Subtitles and Captions," but this won't retroactively turn off subtitles for titles you've already watched. You'll still need to turn them off individually for each new title you start watching.
What's the difference between subtitles and closed captions on Disney Plus?
Subtitles show only dialogue translated or transcribed in your chosen language. Closed captions (marked "[CC]") include dialogue plus descriptions of sounds like "[door slams]" or "[music playing]", making them more useful for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
If I turn subtitles off, will they stay off when I watch on a different device?
Your account-wide default setting carries across devices, but the individual title setting may not. If you turned subtitles off for a specific show on your phone, they might be on when you watch that same show on your TV, depending on how Disney Plus syncs that particular title's settings.