Disney Plus lets you read titles to watch offline on phones and tablets, but not on computers or TV devices

You can read movies and TV episodes directly to your phone or tablet through the Disney Plus app, then watch them without an internet connection. Downloads work on iPhones, iPads, and Android phones. You cannot read to a computer, smart TV, or streaming device — those devices can only stream while connected to the internet.

The read feature is included with any Disney Plus subscription at no extra cost. Each title you read takes up storage space on your device, so you may need to delete older downloads to make room for new ones.

Key Takeaways

  • Open the Disney Plus app on your phone or tablet, find the title you want, and tap the read icon (usually a downward arrow) on the title's page.
  • Downloaded content stays on your device until you delete it, but you must reconnect to the internet every 30 days to keep your subscription active.
  • Each profile on your account can have its own downloads, so family members can read different shows to their own devices.
  • Downloaded titles take up storage space on your phone or tablet, so check how much free space you have before downloading multiple movies or full seasons.

Finding and downloading a title on your phone or tablet

Open the Disney Plus app and search for or browse to the movie or show you want to read. Once you are on the title's page, look for a read icon — it usually looks like a downward-pointing arrow or a cloud with an arrow. Tap that icon, and the read will begin.

The read speed depends on your internet connection. A movie typically takes a few minutes to an hour, depending on file size and your wifi speed. You can continue using the app while a read happens in the background.

If you are downloading a TV series, you can read individual episodes or entire seasons. Tap the read icon next to the season name to read all episodes at once, or tap the icon next to each episode to pick and choose.

Where to find your downloaded content

Once a read finishes, go to the Downloads section of the Disney Plus app. On most phones and tablets, this is a tab at the bottom of the app's main menu. Your downloaded titles appear there, organized by profile.

You can watch a downloaded title anytime, even without an internet connection. If you want to delete a read to free up space, open the Downloads section, find the title, and select the delete or remove option.

How long downloads stay on your device

A downloaded title remains on your phone or tablet until you delete it yourself. However, you must connect to the internet at least once every 30 days so Disney Plus can verify your subscription is still active. If you do not connect within 30 days, your downloaded content will not play, even though it is still taking up storage space on your device.

Once you reconnect to the internet and your subscription is verified, your downloads will work again. This 30-day check-in is a security measure to prevent sharing downloaded content with people who do not have a Disney Plus subscription.

Storage space and read limits

Each device has a limit to how much Disney Plus content you can read at once. Most phones and tablets allow between 25 and 100 downloaded titles, depending on the device and the file sizes of the titles. A single movie might count as one read, while a full season of a show might count as multiple downloads.

Downloaded files take up storage space on your device just like photos or apps do. Before downloading, check your device's available storage. If you are running low on space, delete old downloads or other files to make room. You can always read the same title again later if you want to watch it again.

Downloading on different devices and profiles

Each person in your household can read content to their own phone or tablet using their own profile on the Disney Plus account. Downloads on one device do not appear on another device — your downloads stay only on the device where you made them.

If multiple people in your family share one phone or tablet, each profile can have its own set of downloads. Switch to a different profile in the app, and you will see only that profile's downloaded titles.

What you cannot read

Some titles on Disney Plus cannot be downloaded, usually due to licensing agreements with the content creators. If a title does not have a read icon on its page, that title is not available for read. You can still stream it on any device while connected to the internet.

You also cannot read to a computer, even though you can stream Disney Plus on a computer. Smart TVs and streaming devices like Roku or Apple TV do not support downloads either — they can only stream while connected to the internet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I read Disney Plus content to my computer?

No. Downloads are only available on the Disney Plus app for phones and tablets. On a computer, you can only stream titles while connected to the internet. If you want to watch on a computer without internet, you would need to read to a phone or tablet instead.

What happens if I delete the Disney Plus app?

All your downloads will be deleted when you uninstall the app. If you reinstall the app later, your downloads are gone and you would need to read them again. Your subscription itself is not affected — you can still stream and read once you log back in.

Can I share my downloads with someone else?

Downloads are tied to your device and your Disney Plus profile. Someone else cannot watch your downloads unless they use your phone or tablet and your profile. They cannot transfer downloads to their own device or profile.

How much storage space does a typical movie read use?

Storage varies by title and video quality. A movie typically uses between 500 MB and 4 GB of space. A full season of a show can use several gigabytes. Check your device's available storage before downloading multiple titles.

Do I need wifi to read, or can I read on cellular data?

You can read on either wifi or cellular data, depending on your device settings. Some phones and tablets let you choose whether to allow downloads over cellular. Check your app settings if you want to restrict downloads to wifi only to avoid using too much data.