Disable Subtitles Using the Remote Control
The fastest way to turn off subtitles on Disney Plus is to press the subtitle button on your TV remote while a show or movie is playing. On most remotes, this button is labeled CC (closed captions) or SUB. Press it once to cycle through subtitle options—usually Off, English, Spanish, and other languages—until you reach Off.
If your remote does not have a dedicated subtitle button, open the on-screen menu by pressing the Menu or Options button, then look for a Subtitles, Captions, or Audio & Subtitles option. Select it and choose Off from the list.
This method works on all TV types: Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Roku TV, and others. The exact button name varies by manufacturer, but the principle is the same.
Key Takeaways
- Press the CC or SUB button on your remote to toggle subtitles off while watching.
- If your remote has no subtitle button, use the Menu or Options button to find the Subtitles setting in the on-screen display.
- Turning subtitles off this way affects only the current show or movie, not your account settings.
- To turn off subtitles by default for all future viewing, change your account preferences in Disney Plus settings on the app or website.
Turn Off Subtitles in Disney Plus Account Settings
If you want subtitles off by default every time you watch, you need to change your Disney Plus account settings, not just the TV remote. This setting sticks across all devices you use to watch Disney Plus.
On a web browser or the Disney Plus app on a phone or tablet, sign in to your account, go to your profile icon in the top right, and select Account. Look for Playback Settings or Subtitle Preferences. Choose your preferred subtitle language or Off, then save. The next time you start watching on your TV, the new setting will be in effect.
Note that if other people share your Disney Plus account, changing this setting affects their viewing too. Disney Plus does not yet allow per-profile subtitle defaults, so each person would need to adjust subtitles manually on the remote each time.
Why Subtitles Turn On Automatically
Disney Plus turns on subtitles automatically in a few situations. If your account settings have a default language selected, subtitles in that language will appear when you start a new show. If you last watched with subtitles on, they may stay on for the next title.
Some TV models also have accessibility settings that force subtitles on for all apps. Check your TV's settings menu—usually under Accessibility or Captions—and turn off any system-wide caption setting if you do not want them.
Streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, or Fire Stick can also have caption settings at the device level. If subtitles keep turning back on no matter what you do in Disney Plus, check your device's accessibility or caption settings first.
Subtitle Options Beyond On and Off
Disney Plus gives you more control than just turning subtitles on or off. When you press the subtitle button on your remote, you can usually choose a specific language—English, Spanish, French, and others depending on the show or movie.
Some titles also offer SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing), which includes descriptions of sound effects and music cues in brackets. If you see SDH as an option, it means the show or movie has this version available.
You can also change the appearance of subtitles on some TV models. Go to your TV's accessibility settings and look for Caption Style, Font Size, or Background Color. These changes affect subtitles across all apps on your TV, not just Disney Plus.
Troubleshooting: Subtitles Won't Turn Off
If subtitles stay on even after you press the CC button or select Off in the menu, try these steps. First, restart the Disney Plus app by closing it completely and reopening it. Second, check that you are pressing the correct button on your remote—some remotes have multiple buttons that look similar.
If the problem continues, sign out of your Disney Plus account on the TV, then sign back in. This refreshes your account settings on that device. If subtitles still will not turn off, the issue may be with your TV's system-level caption setting rather than Disney Plus itself.
As a last step, restart your TV or streaming device by unplugging it for 30 seconds, then plugging it back in. This clears temporary glitches that sometimes lock subtitles on.
Different Steps for Different Devices
The remote button method works the same way on most TVs, but some streaming devices have slightly different steps. On a Roku TV, press the asterisk (*) button on the remote during playback to open the playback menu, then select Captions and choose Off. On Apple TV, swipe down from the top of the remote to open the menu, select the audio and subtitles icon, and turn subtitles off.
On a Fire Stick, press the Menu button on the remote, select Subtitles, and choose Off. On Google TV or Android TV, press the Menu button and look for Subtitles or Captions in the playback options.
If you are unsure which device you have, check the back of your TV or the device connected to it. The brand name is usually printed there. Once you know the device, the steps above will work for your setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will turning off subtitles on my TV remote affect other people watching on my account?
No. Turning subtitles off using your remote only affects what you see right then. The next person who watches on that TV or another device will see whatever their last subtitle setting was. To change subtitles for everyone on the account, you would need to change the account-level setting in Disney Plus settings.
Can I set different subtitle preferences for different people in my household?
Disney Plus does not yet support per-profile subtitle defaults. Each person has to adjust subtitles manually using the remote each time they watch. If you have a profile for each household member, you can change the account setting, but it affects everyone who shares that profile.
Why do subtitles turn back on after I turn them off?
This usually happens because your account has a default subtitle language set in Disney Plus settings, or your TV has a system-wide caption setting turned on. Check both your Disney Plus account settings and your TV's accessibility menu. Whichever one is set to a language other than Off will turn subtitles back on automatically.
Do all Disney Plus shows and movies have subtitles available?
Most titles have subtitles in multiple languages, but not all. Older content or some licensed shows may have limited subtitle options. If a title does not have subtitles in your language, the subtitle button will show no option for that language, and you will only see Off or other available languages.
Can I change the size or color of subtitles on Disney Plus?
Disney Plus itself does not have subtitle appearance settings. However, your TV may. Go to your TV's settings menu, find Accessibility or Captions, and look for options like Font Size, Font Color, or Background Color. Changes you make there will affect subtitles on Disney Plus and all other apps.