Change Your Disney Plus Language in Your 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 web browser, phone app, or streaming device, but the setting is always in the same place: your profile preferences.
Disney Plus displays menus, subtitles, and audio in the language you choose. If you share an account with other people, each profile can have its own language setting, so one person can watch in English while another watches in Spanish on the same account.
Key Takeaways
- Language settings are found in your account profile menu, not in the app settings or device settings.
- Each profile on a shared account can have a different language, so you do not have to change the setting back and forth.
- The language you choose affects the menu language and the default audio and subtitle options for shows and movies.
- Some titles may not be available in all languages, so the language you select does not may provide every show will play in that language.
Change Language on Disney Plus Website
Open Disney Plus in a web browser and sign in to your account. In the top right corner, click the profile icon (usually your name or a circular avatar). A dropdown menu will appear with several options.
Click Account from this menu. You will be taken to your account page. Look for the section labeled Profile & Parental Controls or straightforward Profile. Click on the profile you want to change. On the profile page, find the Language option and click the dropdown menu next to it. Select your preferred language from the list and save your changes.
Change Language on the Disney Plus Mobile App
Open the Disney Plus app on your phone or tablet and sign in. Tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen (on most phones) or top right (on some tablets). This takes you to your profile menu.
Tap Account or Settings, depending on your device. Then tap Profile & Parental Controls and select the profile you want to change. Scroll down to find Language and tap the dropdown. Choose your language and confirm the change. The app will update the next time you open it or refresh the page.
Change Language on Streaming Devices
On devices like Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick, or Google Chromecast, the process is similar but the menu layout varies slightly. Open Disney Plus and navigate to your profile icon, usually in the top corner of the screen.
Select Account or Settings from the menu. Find Profile & Parental Controls and choose the profile you want to edit. Scroll to Language, open the dropdown, and select your preferred language. Save your changes. You may need to restart the app for the change to take effect on some devices.
What Happens When You Change Your Language
When you change your language setting, Disney Plus updates the interface language when ready. Menu buttons, search results, and account pages will display in your chosen language. The default audio track and subtitle language for new shows you watch will also match your selection, though you can override this choice for individual titles.
If a show or movie is not available in your chosen language, Disney Plus will play it in English or another available language and show you subtitle options. The language you select does not remove content from your account — it only changes how Disney Plus presents that content to you.
Supported Languages on Disney Plus
Disney Plus supports a growing list of languages depending on your region. Common options include English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
The exact languages available to you depend on where your account is registered. If you do not see your language in the dropdown menu, it may not be supported in your region yet. You can check Disney Plus's official help pages for the most current list of supported languages by region.
Troubleshooting Language Changes That Do Not Stick
If you change your language but the app still displays in the old language, try closing the app completely and reopening it. On phones and tablets, swipe the app away from your recent apps list rather than just pressing the home button. On streaming devices, navigate to the app settings and force-close Disney Plus before relaunching it.
If the problem persists, sign out of your account completely, then sign back in. This forces the app to reload your profile settings from Disney Plus's servers. If you are still seeing the wrong language after signing out and back in, clear the app's cache (on phones, this is usually in Settings > Apps > Disney Plus > Storage > Clear Cache). As a last resort, uninstall and reinstall the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can different people on the same account watch in different languages?
Yes. Each profile on a shared account has its own language setting. When someone switches to their profile, Disney Plus displays content in that profile's chosen language. This means you do not have to change the setting back and forth between users.
Will changing my language remove English-language shows from my account?
No. Changing your language setting only changes how Disney Plus displays menus and what audio and subtitle options appear by default. All content remains in your account regardless of the language you select.
What if a show is not available in my chosen language?
Disney Plus will play the show in the closest available language, usually English, and offer subtitle options in your chosen language if they exist. You can manually select a different audio track or subtitle language for any individual title by clicking the audio and subtitle icon during playback.
Does changing my language affect my billing or account information?
No. Your language setting only controls how content and menus are displayed to you. Your billing, payment method, subscription plan, and account details remain unchanged.
Can I change my language on a shared device without affecting other users?
Yes, as long as you each have separate profiles on the account. Switch to your profile before changing the language setting, and only your profile will be affected. Other users should switch to their own profiles to see their preferred language.