Autoplay is on by default, but you can turn it off or back on in your account settings

Disney Plus plays the next episode automatically when one finishes, unless you have turned the feature off. The setting lives in your account preferences, not in the app itself, so you change it the same way on phone, tablet, computer, or TV. If autoplay stopped working or you want to turn it back on after disabling it, the steps are the same across all devices.

Autoplay applies to your whole account, not to individual profiles or shows. If you share your Disney Plus account with family members, changing this setting affects what everyone sees when an episode ends.

Key Takeaways

  • Autoplay is turned on when you first set up Disney Plus, so the next episode starts automatically unless you stop it.
  • You change the autoplay setting in your account settings, which you reach through your profile menu, not through the app's main menu.
  • The setting works the same way on phones, tablets, computers, and streaming devices like Roku or Apple TV.
  • Turning autoplay off or on takes less than one minute and does not require you to restart the app or sign out.

How to turn autoplay on or off on a phone or tablet

Open the Disney Plus app and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. Tap Account. Scroll down to Playback Settings and tap it. You will see a toggle next to Autoplay. Tap the toggle to turn autoplay on or off. The change takes effect when ready.

On iPhone, the profile icon is at the bottom right. On Android phones, it is also at the bottom right. The steps are identical on both.

How to turn autoplay on or off on a computer or web browser

Go to disneyplus.com and sign in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner. Click Account. Scroll down to Playback Settings and click it. Find the Autoplay toggle and click it to turn autoplay on or off. The change happens right away.

This works the same way whether you use Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge. You do not need to refresh the page or sign out and back in.

How to turn autoplay on or off on a TV or streaming device

On Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, or Samsung TV, open the Disney Plus app and navigate to your profile. Select Account or Settings (the exact name varies by device). Scroll to Playback Settings and select Autoplay. Use the remote to toggle the setting on or off.

If you cannot find the setting on your TV app, sign into your account on a phone or computer instead and change it there. The setting will sync to your TV app within a few minutes.

What happens when autoplay is on

When autoplay is on and an episode ends, Disney Plus waits about 10 seconds and then starts playing the next episode automatically. A countdown timer appears on the screen during those 10 seconds. You can tap or click Skip Intro to jump past the opening credits of the next episode, or tap or click anywhere on the screen to stop the countdown and stay on the episode summary page.

If you do nothing during the countdown, the next episode begins playing. If you are watching a movie, autoplay does not trigger — movies do not have a "next" episode to play.

What happens when autoplay is off

When autoplay is off, the episode ends and the app stops playing. You see the episode summary page and a button to play the next episode. You have to tap or click that button yourself to start the next episode. Nothing plays on its own.

Turning autoplay off is useful if you watch Disney Plus before bed and do not want episodes playing while you fall asleep, or if you prefer to choose when to move to the next episode.

Autoplay does not work during a trial or free period

If you are using a free trial or promotional period, autoplay may be disabled by default or may not work at all, depending on the terms of your trial. Once your paid subscription begins, autoplay will work normally. If you have a paid subscription and autoplay is not working, sign out of the app completely and sign back in. This usually fixes the problem.

If autoplay still does not work after signing out and back in, restart the app or restart your device. If the problem continues, contact Disney Plus support through the app or website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does autoplay work on all Disney Plus shows?

Autoplay works on series with multiple episodes. It does not trigger for movies, specials, or the final episode of a series. If you are watching a show with only one episode, autoplay will not set up when that episode ends.

Can I turn autoplay on for some profiles and off for others?

No. Autoplay is an account-level setting, so it applies to everyone who uses that Disney Plus account. If you share your account with family members, you all see the same autoplay behavior. If different people in your household want different settings, they would need separate Disney Plus accounts.

Why is autoplay not working even though it is turned on?

Sign out of the Disney Plus app completely and sign back in. Restart the app or restart your device. Check that you are using the latest version of the app. If autoplay still does not work, the problem may be with your internet connection — try pausing the video and waiting a few seconds before playing it again.

Does turning off autoplay save data or battery?

Turning off autoplay saves a small amount of data and battery because the app stops playing video when an episode ends instead of starting the next one. The savings are small unless you watch many episodes in a row. If you are on a limited data plan or using a device with low battery, turning off autoplay can help.