Turn off subtitles in your playback settings
To remove subtitles on Disney Plus, open the video you are watching and look for the speech bubble icon in the bottom right corner of the player. This icon appears on all devices — phones, tablets, computers, and streaming devices. Tap or click it once, and a menu will show you all available subtitle and audio options.
Select "Off" from the subtitle menu. The subtitles will disappear when ready, and the video will continue playing without them. If you do not see the speech bubble icon, move your mouse or tap the screen to make the player controls visible first.
Key Takeaways
- The subtitle control is a speech bubble icon in the bottom right of the video player on all Disney Plus devices.
- Clicking or tapping the speech bubble opens a menu where you can select "Off" to remove subtitles when ready.
- Your subtitle choice applies only to that single video — the next video you watch may have subtitles on by default.
- If you want subtitles off for most videos, you can change your account default in the settings menu under "Subtitles and Captions."
- Some videos have subtitles burned into the picture itself and cannot be removed through the player controls.
Change your default subtitle setting for all videos
If you find yourself turning off subtitles every time you watch, you can change your account default instead. On a computer or phone, go to your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Account". Then choose "Subtitles and Captions" from the settings menu.
You will see options for subtitle language and display. Select "Off" to make subtitles off the default for all new videos you watch. This setting applies to your profile only — other people using the same Disney Plus account will keep their own subtitle preferences.
Subtitle controls on different devices
The speech bubble icon appears in the same location on most devices, but the exact steps vary slightly depending on what you are using. On a smart TV or streaming device like Roku or Apple TV, use your remote to highlight the speech bubble icon and press select. On a phone or tablet, tap the icon directly. On a computer, click it with your mouse.
If the player controls disappear while you are watching, move your mouse (on a computer) or tap the screen (on a phone or tablet) to bring them back. The speech bubble will reappear in the bottom right corner.
When subtitles cannot be turned off
Some Disney Plus content has subtitles that are part of the video image itself, rather than an overlay you can control. These are called burned-in subtitles, and they cannot be removed through the player settings. This happens occasionally with certain movies, clips, or international content.
If you see subtitles that do not disappear when you select "Off," the subtitles are burned in. There is no way to remove them through Disney Plus controls. You can only turn off the player's subtitle overlay if there is one layered on top.
Subtitle options beyond "Off"
The subtitle menu offers more than just an on-and-off switch. You can usually choose between different languages if the video supports them, and you can select "Auto" to let Disney Plus choose a subtitle language based on your account settings. Some videos also offer "English (CC)" or "English (SDH)" — these include sound descriptions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
If you want subtitles in a different language, the speech bubble menu is where you make that choice. Select the language you prefer, and it will display for that video. Your choice does not change your default setting unless you go back to your account settings and change it there.
Troubleshooting subtitles that won't turn off
If you tap or click the speech bubble and subtitles stay on, try these steps. First, make sure you actually selected "Off" — sometimes the menu closes before the selection registers. Open the menu again and look for a checkmark or highlight next to "Off" to confirm it is selected.
If "Off" is selected but subtitles remain, refresh the video by pausing and playing again, or close the app and reopen it. On a computer, try clearing your browser cache or using a different browser. If subtitles still will not turn off after these steps, the video likely has burned-in subtitles that cannot be removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do my subtitle settings carry over to other devices?
Your default subtitle preference (set in account settings) carries over to all devices where you log in with the same Disney Plus profile. However, if you manually turn subtitles off for one video on your phone, that choice does not follow you to your TV — each device remembers its own recent choices.
Why do subtitles turn back on when I start a new video?
Disney Plus defaults to showing subtitles for new videos unless you have changed your account default setting to "Off." If you want subtitles off for everything, go to your profile settings and change "Subtitles and Captions" to "Off" there. Turning them off one video at a time will not change the default for the next video.
Can I turn off subtitles for just one profile on a shared account?
Yes. Each profile on a Disney Plus account has its own subtitle settings. If you change the default in your profile's account settings, it only affects videos you watch under that profile. Other people using different profiles on the same account will not see your changes.
What if the speech bubble icon is not showing up?
The player controls, including the speech bubble, usually hide after a few seconds of watching. Move your mouse (on a computer), tap the screen (on a phone or tablet), or press a button on your remote (on a TV) to make the controls reappear. If the icon still does not show, try pausing the video and playing it again.
Are there keyboard shortcuts to turn off subtitles?
Disney Plus does not have a standard keyboard shortcut for subtitles across all browsers and devices. Your best option is to use the speech bubble icon in the player. Some browsers or devices may have their own accessibility shortcuts, but these vary and are not part of Disney Plus itself.