Change your Disney Plus language in your account settings
You can change the language Disney Plus displays to you in two places: your account settings (which changes the language for all devices you use) or individual device settings (which changes it only on that device). The fastest route is your account settings on a web browser or the Disney Plus app.
On a web browser, sign in to your Disney Plus account, select your profile icon in the top right corner, and click Account. Scroll down to Language and select your preferred language from the dropdown menu. The change takes effect when ready.
On the Disney Plus app (phone, tablet, or streaming device), open the app, tap your profile icon, select Account, then Language, and choose your language. You may need to restart the app for the change to fully take effect.
Key Takeaways
- Account settings changes explore to all devices where you sign in with that profile, while device settings changes explore only to that specific device.
- On web browsers, go to your profile icon, select Account, scroll to Language, and choose from the dropdown menu.
- On the Disney Plus app, tap your profile icon, select Account, then Language, and pick your preferred option.
- Some streaming devices (Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick) may require you to change the language in the device's system settings rather than within the Disney Plus app itself.
How to change language on specific devices
If you want to change the language on only one device—for example, to watch in Spanish on your bedroom TV while keeping English on your phone—use that device's individual settings instead of your account settings.
On Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick, and Google Chromecast, the language setting often lives in the device's system settings, not in the Disney Plus app itself. Go to your device's main settings menu, find Language or Display Language, and select your choice. Then open Disney Plus—it should display in that language.
On Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, and Vizio Smart TV, you can usually change the language within the Disney Plus app by going to your profile, then Account, then Language. If that does not work, check your TV's system settings under Language or System.
On PlayStation and Xbox, open the Disney Plus app, go to your profile, select Account, then Language. If the app does not have a language option, change the language in your console's system settings instead.
What happens when you change the language
Changing your Disney Plus language affects the interface—menus, buttons, search results, and account pages all appear in your chosen language. It does not automatically change the audio or subtitle language of the shows and movies you watch.
If you want to watch a show in a different language, you must select that language when you start playing the title. Most Disney Plus content offers multiple audio tracks and subtitle options. When you press play, look for an audio icon (usually a speaker symbol) or subtitle icon to see what languages are available for that specific show or movie.
Supported languages on Disney Plus
Disney Plus supports the interface in these languages: English, Spanish (Spain and Latin America), French, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese (Brazil), Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Slovenian, Slovak, Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Afrikaans, and several others depending on your region.
The exact list of available languages varies by country. 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 support page for your country to see the current list.
Troubleshooting language changes that do not stick
If you change the language but Disney Plus still displays in the old language, try these steps in order: First, sign out of your account completely. Then sign back in and check whether the language has changed. If it has not, restart the app or refresh your web browser.
If you are using a streaming device like Roku or Fire Stick, restart the device itself by unplugging it for 30 seconds, then plugging it back in. This clears the app's cache and often fixes language settings that do not update.
If you changed the language in your account settings but it only changed on one device, that device may have its own local language setting that overrides your account setting. Check that device's system settings for a language option and make sure it is set to match your account language or set to Auto or System Default.
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 from your own. Sign in as the adult account holder, go to your profile icon, select Account, then Profiles, and choose the child profile you want to edit. Select Language and choose the language for that profile.
Child profiles can have their own language setting independent of the main account, which is useful if you want your children to see the interface in a language they are learning or if they speak a different language at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing the language affect my watch history or recommendations?
No. Your watch history, saved titles, and personalized recommendations stay the same. Only the language of the menus and interface changes. Your viewing data is tied to your account, not to the language setting.
Can I watch a show in one language and have subtitles in another?
Yes. When you start playing a title, use the audio menu to select the language you want to hear, then use the subtitle menu to select a different language for the text. Most Disney Plus titles offer multiple audio and subtitle combinations.
What if my device does not have my language in the Disney Plus app?
Check your device's system settings first—sometimes the Disney Plus app pulls the language from the device itself rather than offering its own language menu. If your language is not available anywhere, it may not be supported in your region yet. You can contact Disney Plus support to ask about future language additions.
Do I need to change the language on every device separately?
No. If you change the language in your account settings (through a web browser or the app), it applies to all devices where you sign in with that account. Device-specific language changes only affect that one device.
Will changing the language change the audio language of shows I am currently watching?
No. Changing the interface language does not change the audio of shows already playing. You must manually select a different audio track using the audio menu while the show is playing.