How to block a show on Disney Plus
Disney Plus does not have a built-in feature to hide or block individual shows from your account permanently. However, you can remove shows from your watch history so they stop appearing in your "Continue Watching" row, and you can use parental controls to prevent certain content from playing on a profile. The method you use depends on whether you want to hide a show you've already watched or prevent a profile from accessing content rated above a certain level.
If you want to stop a show from cluttering your homepage after you've watched it, removing it from your watch history is the quickest option. If you're trying to prevent someone else on your account—particularly a child—from watching a show, parental controls are the right tool. Neither option removes the show from Disney Plus entirely, but both keep it out of sight on the profiles where you explore them.
Key Takeaways
- You can remove a show from your watch history on any device by clicking the three-dot menu next to the title and selecting "Remove from Watch History."
- Parental controls let you set a maximum content rating for a profile, which blocks shows and movies above that rating from playing on that profile.
- Parental controls require a PIN, and you must set them up on the account owner's profile before they take effect on other profiles.
- Removing a show from watch history only hides it from your "Continue Watching" section—it does not prevent you from watching it again later.
- Parental controls work across all devices where that profile is used, so you only need to set them up once.
Remove a show from your watch history
The fastest way to stop a show from appearing in your "Continue Watching" row is to remove it from your watch history. This works on the web, mobile apps, and streaming devices. Find the show on your homepage or in your profile, and look for the three-dot menu icon (sometimes called a "more" menu) next to the title or thumbnail.
Click or tap the three-dot menu, then select "Remove from Watch History." The show will disappear from your "Continue Watching" section within a few seconds. You can still search for the show later and watch it again—this step only removes it from your viewing history, not from the entire Disney Plus catalog.
If you cannot find the three-dot menu on your device, try clicking directly on the show's title card and look for a menu option in the details page that appears. On some older streaming devices, the menu may appear when you highlight the title and press a button on your remote.
Set up parental controls to block content by rating
Parental controls on Disney Plus let you set a maximum content rating for any profile. Once you set a rating limit, shows and movies above that rating will not play on that profile, even if someone tries to search for them directly. This is the best option if you want to prevent a child's profile from accessing mature content.
To set up parental controls, sign in to your account on a web browser or the Disney Plus app as the account owner. Go to your account settings (usually found by clicking your profile icon in the top right corner), then select "Parental Controls." You will be asked to enter a PIN—use a four-digit number that other people on your account do not know. This PIN protects your parental control settings so they cannot be changed without your permission.
After you create a PIN, you can set a maximum content rating for each profile. Disney Plus uses these rating categories: G, PG, PG-13, and TV-14 for general content, plus R and TV-MA for mature content. Select the profile you want to restrict, choose the highest rating you want that profile to access, and save your changes. The restriction takes effect when ready on all devices where that profile is used.
What content ratings mean on Disney Plus
Disney Plus uses standard movie and television ratings to organize content. Understanding what each rating allows helps you choose the right limit for each profile. G-rated content is appropriate for all ages. PG content may contain material not suitable for children under 10, such as mild language or brief violence. PG-13 content may be inappropriate for children under 13, and may include stronger language, violence, or brief adult themes.
TV-14 content is not recommended for children under 14 and may include moderate language, violence, or sexual references. R-rated movies contain material restricted to adults 17 and older, including strong language, violence, or sexual content. TV-MA content is intended for mature audiences 17 and older and may include graphic violence, strong language, or explicit sexual content. If you set a profile's limit to PG, for example, that profile cannot watch anything rated PG-13 or higher.
How to change or remove parental controls
If you need to adjust the rating limit for a profile later, go back to your account settings and select "Parental Controls." You will be asked to enter your PIN. Once you enter it, you can change the rating limit for any profile or remove parental controls entirely by setting the limit back to the highest rating available.
If you forget your PIN, you will need to reset your Disney Plus password to regain access to parental control settings. Go to the Disney Plus login page, select "Forgot Password," and follow the steps to reset your account. After you reset your password, you can log back in and create a new PIN for parental controls.
Block shows on specific devices
Disney Plus does not offer a way to block a show on one device but allow it on another. Parental controls explore to an entire profile across all devices, and removing a show from watch history only affects the device where you remove it. If you want different viewing restrictions on different devices, you would need to use separate profiles—for example, a child's profile with parental controls on a shared television, and a different profile without restrictions on a tablet.
You can sign out of a profile on a specific device to prevent that profile from being used there. Go to your account settings on that device, find the profile, and select "Sign Out." The next time someone tries to use Disney Plus on that device, they will need to sign in to a different profile or enter a password to access the signed-out profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hide a show so no one on my account can see it?
No. Removing a show from watch history only hides it from your "Continue Watching" section on that device. Other people on your account can still find and watch the show. Parental controls prevent a profile from playing content above a certain rating, but they do not hide individual shows.
Will removing a show from watch history delete it from my profile permanently?
No. Removing a show from watch history only removes it from your "Continue Watching" row. You can still search for the show and watch it anytime. Your viewing progress may be reset, so you might start from the beginning if you watch it again.
Do parental controls work if someone knows my PIN?
If someone enters your PIN, they can change or remove parental controls. Keep your PIN private and change it periodically if you share your account with people you do not fully trust. There is no way to lock parental controls without a PIN on Disney Plus.
Can I set different parental controls for different people on my account?
Yes. Each profile can have its own rating limit. You set the limit separately for each profile in your parental control settings. This lets you restrict a child's profile to PG content while allowing an adult profile to watch R-rated movies.
What happens if someone tries to watch a blocked show on a restricted profile?
The show will not play. Instead, a message will appear saying the content is not available for that profile due to parental controls. The person will be prompted to enter the parental control PIN to override the restriction, but if they do not know it, they cannot watch the show.