Turn off subtitles in three steps on any device
To remove subtitles on Paramount Plus, open the video you're watching, tap or click the settings icon (usually three dots or a gear symbol) in the player controls, select Subtitles or Closed Captions, and choose Off. The subtitle track will disappear when ready. If you're watching on a TV app, phone, or web browser, the process is the same—the settings menu is always in the video player itself, not in your account settings.
Once you turn subtitles off for one video, they stay off for future videos unless you turn them back on. Paramount Plus does not have a global "never show subtitles" setting that applies to your entire account, so you'll need to disable them each time you start a new show or movie if that's your preference.
Key Takeaways
- Subtitles are controlled through the video player's settings menu, accessed by tapping or clicking the three-dot icon during playback.
- Selecting Subtitles Off removes captions when ready and applies only to that viewing session.
- The subtitle setting does not carry over between videos, so you may need to turn them off again when you start a new show or movie.
- On TV apps, phones, and web browsers, the steps are identical—look for the settings icon in the player controls.
Finding the settings icon in the player
When you press play on any video, a set of controls appears at the bottom of the screen. On most devices, you'll see a play button, volume control, progress bar, and a settings icon. On phones and tablets, this icon typically looks like three vertical dots or three horizontal lines (a hamburger menu). On web browsers and TV apps, it's often a gear symbol or three dots.
If the controls disappear while you're watching, move your mouse (on a computer) or tap the screen (on a phone or tablet) to bring them back. The settings icon will reappear at the bottom right of the player. On some TV apps, you may need to press a button on your remote to access the player menu.
Selecting the subtitles option and turning them off
Once you tap or click the settings icon, a menu will pop up with several options. Look for one labeled Subtitles, Closed Captions, CC, or Audio and Subtitles. Click or tap that option to open the subtitle menu.
A list of choices will appear, usually showing language options (English, Spanish, French, and so on) plus an Off option at the top or bottom. Select Off to disable subtitles. The captions will vanish from the screen within a second or two. If you see a checkmark next to "Off," that means subtitles are already disabled.
Subtitles on different Paramount Plus devices
The steps are the same across web browsers, phones, tablets, and TV apps, but the exact appearance of the settings menu varies slightly. On a computer or phone browser, the settings icon is always in the bottom right corner of the video player. On the Paramount Plus mobile app for iPhone or Android, tap the three dots during playback. On Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, or PlayStation, use your remote to navigate to the settings icon and press select.
If you're using an older TV app version, the settings menu might look different, but the subtitle option will still be there. Look for any icon that resembles a speech bubble, closed caption symbol (CC in a box), or a gear. If you cannot find it, try pressing the menu or options button on your remote—some TV apps require an extra step to reveal the full player controls.
Why subtitles might turn back on
Paramount Plus does not remember your subtitle preference across different videos. If you watch a show, turn off subtitles, and then start a movie an hour later, subtitles may be on again by default. This happens because each video can have its own subtitle setting, and Paramount Plus defaults to showing them if they're available.
Your account settings do not include a master subtitle toggle. If you want subtitles off most of the time, you'll need to disable them manually each time you start a new video. Some users find it helpful to check the subtitle setting as soon as they press play, before they get absorbed in the show.
Troubleshooting when the settings menu won't open
If you tap or click the settings icon and nothing happens, try pausing the video first, then tapping the icon again. On some devices, the controls are less responsive while the video is playing. If the icon still does not respond, try closing the video and reopening it.
On TV apps, make sure your remote is paired and has fresh batteries. If the menu opens but you don't see a subtitles option, the video may not have subtitles available in your region or language. In that case, there's nothing to turn off—subtitles straightforward aren't offered for that particular title. Try a different show or movie to confirm the feature is working.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do subtitles turn off automatically if I stop watching?
No. If you pause a video and come back to it later, subtitles will still be in the same state you left them. If you turn off subtitles and then watch the same episode the next day, they'll still be off. However, if you start a completely different show or movie, subtitles may be on again by default.
Can I turn off subtitles for my entire account at once?
No. Paramount Plus does not have an account-wide subtitle setting. You must turn them off individually for each video you watch. The setting applies only to that viewing session and does not carry over to other titles.
What if the subtitles are in the wrong language?
Open the subtitles menu the same way you would to turn them off. Instead of selecting "Off," choose the language you want from the list. English is usually listed first. If the language you need is not available, that title may not have subtitles in that language.
Why are subtitles on by default?
Paramount Plus turns subtitles on by default for accessibility and to help viewers in noisy environments. You can turn them off anytime through the player settings, but they'll revert to on when you start a new video unless you disable them again.
Do I need to change my account settings to turn off subtitles?
No. Subtitle control is always in the video player itself, never in your account or profile settings. Look for the settings icon in the player controls at the bottom of the screen while a video is playing.