Where to find captions on Disney Plus

Captions on Disney Plus are turned on through a menu that appears while a show or movie is playing. Press the CC icon or look for a settings button (usually three dots or lines) on your screen, then select the caption option. The exact location depends on what device you're using — a TV remote, phone, or computer — but the principle is the same across all of them.

Disney Plus calls its captions "subtitles" in some menus and "closed captions" in others. Both terms mean the same thing on this platform: text that appears at the bottom of the screen showing dialogue and sound effects.

Key Takeaways

  • Captions are turned on during playback by pressing the CC button or accessing the settings menu while a video is playing.
  • On phones and tablets, swipe up from the bottom or tap the screen to reveal the caption controls.
  • On web browsers, hover your mouse over the video to see the caption button appear in the player controls.
  • Disney Plus remembers your caption choice for future videos, so you only need to turn them on once per device.
  • If captions are not available for a specific title, the CC button will be grayed out or missing from the player.

Turning on captions on a TV or streaming device

If you're watching on a TV connected to a streaming device like Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, or Google TV, use your remote to pause the video or bring up the player controls. Look for a CC icon or a settings button (three dots or horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner of the player. Select it, then choose "Subtitles" or "Captions" from the menu that appears.

On some devices, you may see a list of languages to choose from. English captions are usually listed first. Select the language you want, and captions will appear when ready on your screen. If you don't see a CC button or settings icon, try pressing the menu or options button on your remote — this sometimes reveals additional player controls.

Turning on captions on a phone or tablet

Open the Disney Plus app and start playing a show or movie. Tap anywhere on the screen to reveal the player controls — you'll see a progress bar at the bottom and buttons in the corners. Look for a CC icon, usually in the bottom right area of the screen. Tap it to turn captions on.

If you don't see the CC button when ready, swipe up from the bottom of the screen or look for a settings icon (three dots or lines). Tap that, then select "Subtitles" or "Captions." You can then choose which language you want. The captions will stay on for future videos unless you turn them off again.

Turning on captions on a web browser

When you play a video on Disney Plus through a web browser on a computer or laptop, move your mouse over the video to reveal the player controls at the bottom. You'll see a CC button on the right side of the control bar. Click it to turn captions on.

If the CC button appears grayed out or inactive, it means captions are not available for that particular title. Some older content or international releases may not have captions in all languages. You can click the settings icon (three dots) next to the CC button to see which languages are available for that video.

Making captions your default setting

Disney Plus does not have a global setting to turn captions on automatically for every video you watch. However, the app remembers your choice on each device. If you turn captions on while watching a show on your phone, they will stay on the next time you use that phone, even if you watch a different show.

If you use Disney Plus on multiple devices — a TV, phone, and computer — you need to turn captions on separately for each one. The setting does not sync across devices. This means you may need to turn captions on again if you switch from watching on your TV to watching on your phone.

What to do if captions aren't working

If you've turned on captions but they're not appearing on your screen, first check that you selected a language. Some titles have captions in only certain languages, so if you selected a language that's not available, no text will show. Try clicking the CC button again and choosing a different language option.

If captions still don't appear, try pausing the video, closing the player, and starting the video again. On phones and tablets, close the Disney Plus app completely and reopen it. On a TV or computer, refresh the page or restart the app. If captions are still missing after these steps, the title may not have captions available — check whether the CC button is grayed out or missing entirely from the player controls.

Captions in different languages

Disney Plus offers captions in multiple languages for most titles, though the exact languages available depend on the content. English captions are available for nearly all shows and movies. Spanish, French, German, and other languages are common on popular titles, but less common on older or niche content.

To see which languages are available for a specific video, turn on captions and look at the language menu. You can switch between languages at any time during playback without stopping the video. If a language you need is not listed, that title does not have captions in that language on Disney Plus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make captions bigger or change their appearance?

Disney Plus does not offer built-in options to resize captions or change their font, color, or background. However, your device's accessibility settings may allow you to adjust caption appearance. On most phones and tablets, go to Settings, then Accessibility, and look for Caption or Subtitle options. On a TV, check your TV's own caption settings, which may override the app's defaults.

Why are captions not available for some shows?

Not all content on Disney Plus has captions. Older titles, some international releases, and certain live events may not have been captioned. If the CC button is grayed out or missing, captions are not available for that specific title. Disney continues to add captions to content over time, so a title without captions today may have them in the future.

Do captions work on all Disney Plus plans?

Yes, captions are available on all Disney Plus subscription plans. There is no premium tier or additional cost to use them. The feature works the same way regardless of which plan you have.

Will captions turn on automatically if I have them on in my device settings?

No. Disney Plus does not read your device's accessibility settings to automatically turn on captions. You must turn them on manually within the Disney Plus player each time you use a new device, though the app will remember your choice on that specific device for future videos.

Can I use captions while watching with a group?

Yes. Captions appear on your screen only — they do not affect what other people watching the same video see. If someone else is watching on a different device, they can turn captions on or off independently without changing what you see.