Disable subtitles in three taps on any device
To turn off subtitles on Disney Plus, open the video you are watching, tap or click the speech bubble icon in the bottom right corner of the player, and select Off. The subtitle menu appears on all devices — phones, tablets, computers, and streaming devices — in the same location. Once you turn them off, they stay off for that title until you turn them back on.
If you cannot see the speech bubble icon, move your cursor or tap the video itself to make the player controls visible. The icon looks like a small rectangle with lines inside it, usually grouped with volume and settings buttons along the bottom edge of the video window.
Key Takeaways
- The subtitle toggle is the speech bubble icon in the bottom right of the video player on all Disney Plus devices.
- Selecting Off from the subtitle menu disables captions for that video only; other titles will remember their own subtitle settings.
- If the player controls are hidden, tap or move your mouse over the video to reveal them.
- Disney Plus does not have a global setting to turn off subtitles across all videos at once — you control them per title.
Finding the subtitle button on different devices
On phones and tablets, tap the video once to reveal the player controls, then look for the speech bubble icon in the bottom right corner. It sits to the left of the settings gear icon. Tap the speech bubble and choose Off from the list.
On computers and web browsers, hover your mouse over the video to show the controls. The speech bubble icon appears in the same bottom right position. Click it and select Off.
On streaming devices like Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, or Chromecast, press a button on your remote to reveal the player menu (usually the select or OK button). Navigate to the speech bubble icon using your remote's arrow buttons and press select. Choose Off from the menu that appears.
What happens when you turn subtitles off
When you select Off, subtitles disappear when ready from the current video. Disney Plus remembers this choice for that specific title — if you watch the same movie or episode again later, subtitles will still be off unless you turn them back on.
Each title keeps its own subtitle setting. If you turn off subtitles for one movie, subtitles will still be on by default for other movies and shows you watch. You control subtitles individually for each video, not across your entire account.
Choosing a different subtitle language instead of turning them off
If you want subtitles in a different language rather than no subtitles at all, tap or click the speech bubble icon and scroll through the available languages. Disney Plus shows you every language available for that title. Select the one you want and subtitles will switch to that language when ready.
Some titles have more language options than others. Movies typically offer more subtitle languages than TV shows. If the language you want is not listed, that title may not have subtitles in that language.
Subtitles keep turning back on — what to do
If subtitles reappear after you turn them off, check whether you are watching on a different device or a different profile on the same device. Disney Plus stores subtitle settings separately for each device and each profile. Subtitles turned off on your phone will not carry over to your tablet or TV.
If subtitles are turning on during the same viewing session, you may have accidentally tapped the speech bubble icon again. Tap it once more and confirm Off is selected. If subtitles still reappear, try closing the app completely and reopening it, or sign out and sign back in.
Subtitles in different languages and audio tracks
Disney Plus separates subtitles from the audio language. You can watch a movie in English audio with Spanish subtitles, or French audio with English subtitles — the two are independent. Changing the audio language does not automatically change the subtitles, and turning off subtitles does not change the audio.
To change the audio language, look for an audio icon (usually a speaker symbol) near the speech bubble icon in the player controls. Tap or click it to see available audio languages. To change subtitles, use the speech bubble icon as described above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I turn off subtitles for all Disney Plus videos at once?
No. Disney Plus does not have an account-wide setting to disable subtitles globally. You must turn them off individually for each title you watch. However, once you turn them off for a specific video, they stay off the next time you watch that same video.
Why do subtitles keep appearing even after I turn them off?
Subtitles are stored separately for each device and profile. If you are switching between devices or profiles, each one remembers its own subtitle setting. Also check that you selected Off and not a language name — if a language is highlighted, subtitles will remain on in that language.
Do subtitles affect the audio language?
No. Subtitles and audio are separate. You can watch with English audio and no subtitles, or English audio and Spanish subtitles, or any other combination. Changing one does not change the other.
What if the subtitle button is not showing up?
The player controls hide after a few seconds of inactivity. Tap the video (on mobile or tablet) or move your mouse over it (on computer) to make the controls reappear. The speech bubble icon should then be visible in the bottom right corner.