Paramount Plus includes closed captioning on most content, and you can turn it on through your account settings or while watching

Yes, Paramount Plus offers closed captioning on the majority of its shows and movies. The captions are built into the streaming service and available across devices — you just need to know where to find the toggle. Captions appear as text at the bottom of the screen and include dialogue, sound effects, and music cues.

The steps to enable captions differ slightly depending on whether you are watching on a web browser, mobile app, or connected TV device. Once you turn them on, they typically stay on for future viewing unless you turn them off again.

Key Takeaways

  • Closed captions are available on most Paramount Plus shows and movies, though some licensed content may not include them.
  • On web and mobile, you can toggle captions on or off using the CC button that appears during playback.
  • On Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV devices, the captions button is in the playback controls menu.
  • If captions do not appear even after you turn them on, the content itself may not have captions available.

How to turn on captions while watching on a web browser

Open Paramount Plus in your browser and start playing a show or movie. Look for the CC icon in the bottom right corner of the video player, next to the volume and fullscreen buttons. Click the CC button once to turn captions on. Click it again to turn them off.

The captions will display in white text on a black background by default. If you want to change the size, color, or font of the captions, look for a settings icon (usually three horizontal lines or a gear) in the video player controls. Not all browsers offer the same caption customization options, so your choices may vary.

Turning captions on in the Paramount Plus mobile app

Start playing content in the Paramount Plus app on your phone or tablet. Tap the screen once to reveal the playback controls. You should see a CC button in the bottom right area of the player. Tap it to enable captions.

On some devices, you may need to tap a menu icon (three dots) to find the captions option. If you have captions turned on in the app, they will remain on for the next video you watch unless you manually turn them off.

Enabling captions on Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV

On connected TV devices, start playing a show or movie in the Paramount Plus app. Press the options or menu button on your remote — this is usually labeled with three dots or lines. Look for a captions or CC option in the menu that appears.

Select the captions option to turn them on. The exact menu layout varies by device, but the captions toggle is always in the playback controls. Once enabled, captions will show on your TV screen. You can turn them off the same way by returning to the menu and deselecting captions.

What to do if captions are not showing up

If you have turned on the CC button but no text appears on screen, the content you are watching may not have captions available. Not every show or movie on Paramount Plus includes closed captions, particularly some older films or licensed content from other studios.

Try playing a different show or movie to see if captions work on that content. If captions appear on some titles but not others, you know the feature is working — those specific titles straightforward do not have captions included. Check the show or movie description page on Paramount Plus to see if it lists captions as available.

Caption options and customization

Paramount Plus offers basic caption customization on web browsers and some mobile devices. You can usually adjust the text size, background color, and font style through the settings menu in the video player. These changes explore only to your account, so they will carry over to other videos you watch.

On TV devices, customization options are more limited. Most connected TV apps let you turn captions on or off, but changing the appearance of the text may require adjusting your TV's accessibility settings rather than the Paramount Plus app itself. Check your TV or streaming device manual for those options.

Captions in different languages

Paramount Plus primarily offers captions in English for content produced in English. Some international shows and movies may have captions in their original language or in multiple languages, but this varies by title. The captions option in the player shows you what languages are available for that specific content.

If a show has multiple audio tracks in different languages, captions will match the audio language you select. Switching your audio to Spanish, for example, will switch the captions to Spanish as well if that option is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Paramount Plus charge extra for closed captions?

No. Closed captions are included with all Paramount Plus subscription tiers at no additional cost. The feature is built into the service and available to every subscriber.

Can I make the captions bigger or smaller?

On web browsers and mobile apps, yes — look for the settings or gear icon in the video player and select caption size options. On TV devices, your options are more limited, but you may be able to adjust text size through your TV's accessibility settings.

Why do some shows have captions but others don't?

Paramount Plus does not add captions to every title in its library. Older films, some licensed content, and certain international shows may not have captions available. The studio or rights holder decides whether to include captions when the content is added to the service.

Will captions stay on if I watch multiple shows in a row?

Yes. Once you turn captions on, they remain on for subsequent videos unless you manually turn them off. This applies across web, mobile, and TV devices.

Can I use captions if I am watching with a friend who does not need them?

Yes. Captions appear only on your screen or device. If you are watching on a TV, the captions will show on that TV, but you can turn them off at any time without affecting anyone else's viewing experience on other devices.