Turn off subtitles in your Paramount Plus player settings

To remove subtitles on Paramount Plus, open the player controls while a show or movie is playing, look for the closed captioning icon (usually marked "CC"), and select it to toggle subtitles off. The icon is typically in the bottom right corner of the player, next to the volume and fullscreen buttons. One click turns them off; click again to turn them back on.

The exact location and appearance of the CC button varies slightly depending on whether you're watching on a web browser, phone app, tablet, or smart TV. On most devices, hovering your mouse over the player (on web) or tapping the screen (on mobile) reveals the full control bar if it's hidden.

Your subtitle preference does not automatically carry over to every show you watch. Each time you start a new title, subtitles may default back on, so you may need to turn them off again. This is different from some other streaming services that remember your choice across your account.

Key Takeaways

  • The CC button in the player controls toggles subtitles on and off—it's usually in the bottom right corner next to volume and fullscreen.
  • Paramount Plus does not save your subtitle preference across all titles, so you may need to turn them off for each new show or movie.
  • On mobile devices, tap the screen to reveal the player controls if they are hidden.
  • If you cannot find the CC button, check your device's accessibility settings, as some phones and TVs route caption controls through system-level menus instead.

Finding the CC button on different devices

On a web browser, play any title and move your mouse to the bottom of the video player. The control bar appears automatically. The CC icon sits on the right side, usually between the settings gear icon and the fullscreen button. Click it once to turn subtitles off.

On the Paramount Plus mobile app (iPhone, iPad, or Android), tap anywhere on the screen while a video is playing to show the controls. The CC button appears in the bottom right corner. Tap it to toggle subtitles off. If the controls disappear, tap the screen again to bring them back.

On a smart TV using the Paramount Plus app, use your remote to navigate to the CC button. Press up or down on the remote's directional pad to highlight it, then press select. The button may be labeled "CC" or show a closed captioning symbol. Some TV remotes have a dedicated caption button—pressing it may also control Paramount Plus subtitles, depending on your TV model.

What to do if subtitles stay on after you turn them off

If subtitles reappear the next time you watch, Paramount Plus is resetting to its default. This is normal behavior on the platform. The simplest solution is to turn them off each time you start a new title, which takes one click.

If subtitles are stuck on and the CC button does not respond, try closing the app completely and reopening it. On a phone, swipe the Paramount Plus app away from your recent apps list, wait a few seconds, then reopen it. On a web browser, refresh the page. On a smart TV, exit the app and restart it from your home screen.

If the CC button is missing or grayed out, check whether subtitles are controlled by your device's system settings instead. On some Android phones and smart TVs, accessibility settings override the app's caption controls. Go to your device's Settings menu, find Accessibility or Captions, and check whether system-level captions are turned on.

Checking your account settings for subtitle defaults

Paramount Plus does not offer a master account setting to disable subtitles across all titles. Unlike some competitors, the service does not remember your choice from one show to the next. This means the CC button in the player is your only control point.

If you have a Paramount Plus account and are signed in, your viewing history is saved, but subtitle preferences are not. Each profile on a shared account also has to turn subtitles off independently—there is no way to set a default for the whole household.

Using subtitles in a different language

If you want subtitles in a language other than English, or if you want to switch between subtitle languages, look for a settings or menu icon (usually a gear symbol) in the player controls. Click or tap it to open subtitle options. You will see a list of available languages for that title. Select the one you want, or select "Off" to remove subtitles entirely.

Not all titles on Paramount Plus have subtitles in every language. Availability depends on the content. If a language you need is not listed, that title may not have been subtitled in that language.

Troubleshooting when the CC button does not work

If clicking or tapping the CC button does nothing, the first step is to make sure you are actually clicking the right button. The CC icon looks like two overlapping brackets or the letters "CC" in a box. It should be near the volume control and fullscreen button.

If you are certain you are clicking the right button and nothing happens, try refreshing the page (on web) or force-closing and reopening the app (on mobile or TV). Sometimes the player gets stuck and needs to reload.

On some older smart TVs or devices with outdated Paramount Plus app versions, the CC button may not work properly. Check whether an app update is available in your device's app store. If an update is available, install it and try again. If your device is very old, it may no longer receive updates, and the CC button may not function reliably.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set subtitles to stay off for my entire account?

No. Paramount Plus does not have an account-wide setting to disable subtitles by default. You must turn them off manually for each title you watch. This applies even if you have multiple profiles on the same account.

Why do subtitles turn back on when I watch a new show?

Paramount Plus defaults to subtitles on for each new title. The app does not remember your choice from one show to the next. This is a platform limitation, not a bug. You will need to turn them off each time you start watching something new.

Do subtitles work the same way on all devices?

The CC button works the same way across web, mobile, and smart TV, but its location and appearance may vary slightly. On web and mobile, it is always in the player controls. On some smart TVs, your remote's dedicated caption button may also control Paramount Plus subtitles, depending on your TV model.

What if my TV's remote has a caption button?

Some TV remotes have a dedicated caption or CC button. Pressing it may control Paramount Plus subtitles, but this depends on your TV model and how it is configured. Try pressing it while watching Paramount Plus. If it does not work, use the CC button in the player controls instead.

Can I turn off subtitles for just one profile on a shared account?

Yes, each profile controls its own subtitles independently. If you are logged into your profile and turn off subtitles, another person using a different profile on the same account will still see subtitles on by default. Each person must manage their own subtitle settings.