Disney+ downloads work on phones, tablets, and some computers
You can read episodes and films from Disney+ to watch later without an internet connection. Downloads are available on the Disney+ app for iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, and Windows or Mac computers. You cannot read directly through a web browser — you must use the app.
The number of downloads you can store depends on your device's storage space. Disney+ does not limit how many titles you can read at once, but each read takes up gigabytes of space, so most people store between 10 and 50 titles on a single device before running out of room.
Downloaded content expires after 30 days if you do not renew your subscription, or after 48 hours if you go offline for that period. If your subscription lapses, all downloads disappear when ready.
Key Takeaways
- Open the Disney+ app on your phone, tablet, or computer, find the title you want, and tap or click the read icon next to the play button.
- Downloaded shows and movies take up storage space on your device, so check how much free space you have before downloading multiple titles.
- Downloads remain on your device for 30 days, but you must keep your Disney+ subscription active or they will be removed.
- You can manage and delete downloads from the Downloads section of the app to free up space whenever you need it.
How to read a show or movie on iPhone or iPad
Open the Disney+ app and search for or browse to the title you want to read. Tap the title to open its detail page. Below the play button, you will see a read icon — it looks like a downward-pointing arrow inside a circle. Tap that icon once.
The app will begin downloading when ready. A progress bar will appear showing how much of the read is complete. Once the read finishes, the icon changes to a checkmark. You can now watch that episode or film without an internet connection.
If you are downloading a series with multiple episodes, you can read individual episodes one at a time, or tap "read Season" to read all episodes in that season at once. Downloading a full season takes significantly more storage space and time, so make sure you have both before starting.
How to read on Android phones and tablets
The process on Android is nearly identical to iPhone and iPad. Open Disney+, find your title, and tap it to see the detail page. Look for the read icon — the downward arrow in a circle — and tap it once. The read begins when ready and a progress bar shows you how far along it is.
Android devices sometimes show the read icon in a slightly different location depending on your phone model and Disney+ app version. If you do not see it below the play button, scroll down on the title's detail page — the read option may appear further down the screen.
How to read on Windows and Mac computers
read the Disney+ app from the Microsoft Store (Windows) or the Mac App Store. Open the app and log in. Find the title you want to read and click on it. On the detail page, look for the read icon and click it once.
Computer downloads work the same way as phone and tablet downloads, but they take up space on your hard drive instead of your device's internal storage. Make sure you have at least 5 to 10 gigabytes of free space before downloading multiple titles. Downloaded files are stored in a folder managed by the Disney+ app, and you cannot move or copy them to another location.
Checking how much storage space you have
Before downloading multiple titles, check how much free storage your device has. On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings, tap General, then Storage. On Android, go to Settings, tap Storage, and look at the available space. On Windows, right-click your C: drive and select Properties. On Mac, click the Apple menu, select About This Mac, then Storage.
A single episode of a show typically uses 500 megabytes to 2 gigabytes depending on video quality. A film usually takes 2 to 5 gigabytes. If you want to read 10 titles, plan for at least 20 to 50 gigabytes of free space. If your device is running low on storage, delete old downloads or other files to make room.
Managing and deleting downloads
To see all your downloads, open the Disney+ app and tap or click the Downloads section at the bottom of the screen. This shows every title you have downloaded on that device. To delete a read and free up space, tap or click and hold on the title, then select Delete or Remove from the menu that appears.
Deleting a read does not remove it from your Disney+ library — you can read it again later. Deleting straightforward removes the file from your device to make room for other content. If you delete a read by mistake, just read it again the same way you did the first time.
What to do if a read fails or gets stuck
If a read stops or does not complete, close the Disney+ app completely and reopen it. The app will usually resume the read automatically. If it does not, delete the incomplete read from your Downloads section and try downloading the title again.
Downloads can fail if your internet connection drops during the process, if your device runs out of storage space partway through, or if there is a temporary problem with Disney+'s servers. Restarting your device and checking your internet connection often fixes the problem. If downloads keep failing on the same title, try downloading a different title first to see if the issue is specific to that content or a broader problem with your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I read Disney+ content on my computer and watch it on my phone?
No. Downloads are tied to the specific device you read them on. A show you read on your laptop cannot be watched on your phone — you must read it separately on your phone. This is a security measure Disney+ uses to prevent sharing downloaded content across multiple devices.
How long can I keep a downloaded show or movie?
Downloaded content stays on your device for 30 days. After 30 days, the file is automatically deleted and you must read it again if you want to watch it offline. If your Disney+ subscription ends, all downloads are removed when ready, even if the 30-day period has not passed.
Do downloaded shows take up the same amount of space as the original file?
Downloaded Disney+ content is compressed to save space, so it takes up less room than the original broadcast file. A typical episode uses 500 megabytes to 2 gigabytes depending on video quality and length. Films usually range from 2 to 5 gigabytes.
Can I read content if I am using a free trial of Disney+?
Yes. The read feature works the same way on a free trial as it does on a paid subscription. However, if your trial ends and you do not convert to a paid account, all downloads are deleted when ready.
What happens to my downloads if I change my Disney+ password?
Your downloads remain on your device and continue to work. Changing your password does not affect files you have already downloaded. You will need to log in again with your new password the next time you open the Disney+ app, but existing downloads will still be there.