Turn on captions in your Disney Plus account settings

Closed captions on Disney Plus are controlled through your account settings, not through individual titles. Once you turn them on, captions will appear by default on every show and movie you watch—though you can still turn them off for a single title if you want.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're watching on a phone, tablet, computer, or TV. The easiest route is through a web browser or the Disney Plus app on your phone, where the settings are clearly labeled. TV apps and streaming devices sometimes bury the option deeper in menus.

Key Takeaways

  • Closed captions are turned on through your Disney Plus account settings, not through a button on the video player itself.
  • On a phone, tablet, or computer, go to your profile icon, select Settings, then find Captions and turn them on.
  • On a TV or streaming device, the captions setting is usually in the app settings menu, separate from the video player controls.
  • Once captions are on in your account, they will appear automatically on all content, but you can still hide them for individual titles using the video player menu.
  • Not all titles have captions available, though most Disney Plus originals and major releases do.

Enable captions on a phone or tablet

Open the Disney Plus app and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. Select Settings from the menu that appears. Scroll down until you see Captions and tap it.

You will see three options: Off, On, and On (Large). Tap On for standard-sized captions or On (Large) if you prefer bigger text. The setting takes effect when ready—the next time you play a video, captions will appear if they are available for that title.

Enable captions on a computer or web browser

Go to DisneyPlus.com and log in. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account. Under the account menu, find Settings and click it.

Look for the Captions section and click the dropdown menu. Choose On or On (Large) depending on your preference. Click Save if a save button appears, or the change will save automatically. Start playing any title and captions should appear within a few seconds.

Enable captions on a TV or streaming device

The process varies by device, but the general path is the same: open the Disney Plus app, navigate to your profile or settings, and look for a captions or accessibility menu. On Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV, this is usually found by pressing the menu button or selecting your profile icon, then scrolling to Settings.

Once in Settings, look for Captions, Subtitles, or Accessibility. Select On or On (Large). The change takes effect the next time you play content. If you cannot find the setting, check your device's main accessibility settings—some TV apps pull caption preferences from the device itself rather than the app.

Turn captions off for a single title

If you have captions turned on in your account settings but want to watch one show without them, use the video player menu. While a video is playing, look for a menu icon (usually three dots or lines) in the bottom right corner of the player. Tap or click it.

Select Captions from the menu and choose Off. This hides captions only for that video—your account setting remains on, so captions will reappear the next time you play something else. When you finish watching, captions will be back on by default for your next title.

Troubleshoot captions that won't appear

If you have turned captions on but they still do not show up, the title you are watching may not have captions available. Most Disney Plus originals, Marvel films, Star Wars content, and major theatrical releases have captions, but some older titles or international content may not.

If captions should be available but are not showing, try closing the app completely and reopening it. On a TV or streaming device, restart the device itself. If the problem persists across multiple titles, sign out of your account, clear the app cache (on phones and tablets, this is usually in Settings > Apps > Disney Plus > Storage > Clear Cache), and sign back in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use different caption settings on different devices?

No. Your caption setting is tied to your Disney Plus account, not to individual devices. If you turn captions on, they will be on across all devices where you watch Disney Plus. However, you can still turn them off for a single video using the player menu on any device.

What if I want captions in a different language?

Disney Plus shows captions in the same language as the audio track you are watching. If a title has multiple audio languages available, switch the audio language first using the audio menu in the video player, and the captions will change to match. Some titles offer captions in multiple languages even if the audio is in only one language—check the captions menu in the player to see what is available.

Do I need a paid subscription to use captions?

No. Captions are available on all Disney Plus subscription tiers, including the ad-supported plan. The setting works the same way regardless of which plan you have.

Why do some titles not have captions?

Older content, some international titles, and certain licensed shows may not have captions available. Disney Plus is gradually adding captions to more titles, but not everything on the platform has them yet. If a title you want to watch does not have captions, you can still turn captions on in your account settings—they straightforward will not appear for that specific video.

Can I make captions even larger than the "Large" option?

The On (Large) setting is the largest option Disney Plus offers in the app. If you need captions larger than that, check your device's accessibility settings—most phones, tablets, and TVs have system-wide text size controls that may enlarge captions further, though this varies by device and may not work with all apps.