Turn off subtitles in three steps on any device

To remove subtitles on Disney Plus, open the video you're watching, look for the speech bubble or closed-caption icon in the player controls, and click it to cycle through subtitle options until subtitles are off. The exact location of this button depends on which device you're using, but the principle is the same across all of them: the subtitle toggle is always visible in the playback controls while a video is running.

Disney Plus remembers your subtitle preference for future videos on the same device, so you typically only need to turn them off once per device. If you watch on multiple devices—a phone, tablet, TV, and computer—you may need to disable subtitles separately on each one, because the setting does not sync across devices.

Key Takeaways

  • The subtitle button is a speech bubble or closed-caption icon in the video player controls; click it to toggle subtitles off.
  • Disney Plus remembers your subtitle setting on each individual device, so you won't have to turn them off every time you watch.
  • If subtitles are still appearing after you turn them off, check whether a second subtitle track is enabled in the audio and subtitles menu.
  • Some titles have subtitles burned into the video itself and cannot be removed through the player controls.

How to disable subtitles on a TV or streaming device

On a TV, smart TV app, or streaming device like Roku, Fire Stick, or Apple TV, start playing a video and use your remote to bring up the player controls. Look for a speech bubble icon or a button labeled "CC" (closed captions). Press it to cycle through the subtitle options: usually you'll see "On," "Off," and sometimes language-specific choices. Select "Off" to remove subtitles from the screen.

If you don't see the subtitle button when ready, try pressing the Menu, Options, or Info button on your remote—this often reveals additional player controls including subtitles. On some devices, you may need to press the button multiple times to cycle through all available options.

How to disable subtitles on a phone or tablet

Open the Disney Plus app on your phone or tablet and start playing a video. Tap anywhere on the video to reveal the player controls. Look for the speech bubble icon or "CC" button—on mobile devices this is usually in the top right or bottom right corner of the player. Tap it to turn subtitles off.

If the controls disappear before you can tap the subtitle button, tap the video again to bring them back. The controls will stay visible for a few seconds after you tap, giving you time to find and press the subtitle toggle.

How to disable subtitles on a computer or web browser

Go to Disney Plus in your web browser and start playing a video. Hover your mouse over the video to reveal the player controls at the bottom. On the right side of the control bar, you'll see a speech bubble icon or "CC" button. Click it to turn subtitles off.

If you're using the Disney Plus app on a Windows or Mac computer, the process is the same: click the video to reveal controls, then click the subtitle button in the player bar.

What to do if subtitles won't turn off

If you've clicked the subtitle button but subtitles are still appearing, a second subtitle track may be enabled. While the video is playing, look for a menu option called "Audio and Subtitles," "Subtitles," or "CC Settings"—this is usually accessed by clicking a gear icon or an ellipsis (three dots) in the player controls. Open this menu and check whether multiple subtitle tracks are turned on. Disable any that are active.

Some Disney Plus titles, particularly older films or certain international content, have subtitles that are part of the video itself rather than overlaid by the player. These burned-in subtitles cannot be removed through the player controls because they are baked into the image. If you see subtitles that don't disappear when you toggle the subtitle button off, this is likely the case, and there is no way to remove them without changing the video source.

Subtitle settings that carry over to your next video

Disney Plus saves your subtitle choice on each device separately. If you turn subtitles off on your TV, they will remain off the next time you watch on that TV. However, if you switch to watching on your phone, subtitles may be on by default on that device until you turn them off there as well.

If you want subtitles off across all your devices, you'll need to disable them on each one individually. There is no master account setting that controls subtitles globally across all devices linked to your Disney Plus account.

Why Disney Plus shows subtitles by default

Disney Plus turns subtitles on by default for accessibility and to help viewers understand dialogue in noisy environments or when sound is muted. This is a common practice across streaming services. The default setting exists to serve viewers who need or prefer subtitles, but you can override it on any device by turning subtitles off in the player controls.

If you find yourself turning subtitles off frequently, the good news is that once you disable them on a device, they stay off for all future videos on that device until you turn them back on.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will turning off subtitles on my phone also turn them off on my TV?

No. Disney Plus saves subtitle settings separately for each device. If you turn subtitles off on your phone, they may still be on when you watch on your TV. You need to disable subtitles on each device individually.

What if the subtitle button isn't showing up in my player controls?

Try pressing the Menu or Options button on your remote (on TV devices) or tapping the video again to refresh the controls (on mobile). On some devices, the subtitle button only appears after you interact with the player. If it still doesn't show, restart the Disney Plus app or try a different video to see if the button appears.

Can I turn off subtitles for all Disney Plus titles at once?

No, there is no account-wide setting to disable subtitles globally. You control subtitles through the player on each device, and the setting persists on that device for future videos. If you use multiple devices, you'll need to turn subtitles off on each one.

Are some Disney Plus videos unable to have subtitles turned off?

Yes, if subtitles are burned into the video itself, they cannot be removed through the player controls. This is rare on Disney Plus but does occur with some older or international content. If the subtitle button doesn't remove the text from the screen, the subtitles are part of the video file itself.