The fastest way to disable subtitles on Paramount Plus
To turn off subtitles on Paramount Plus, open the video you're watching and look for the closed captioning icon — it usually appears as "CC" or a speech bubble in the player controls at the bottom of the screen. Click or tap that icon once to toggle subtitles off. On most devices, one click turns them off entirely; a second click turns them back on.
The exact location of this button varies slightly depending on whether you're watching on a phone, tablet, computer, or TV, but the principle is the same across all of them. If you don't see the CC button right away, move your cursor over the video or tap the screen to reveal the full player controls.
Key Takeaways
- The closed captioning button (usually labeled "CC") is located in the player controls at the bottom of the video screen.
- One click on the CC button turns subtitles off; clicking again turns them back on.
- If subtitles don't disappear after clicking CC, your account settings may have subtitles locked on, and you'll need to change your profile preferences.
- Different devices show the CC button in slightly different positions, but it's always part of the standard playback controls.
- Turning subtitles off this way only affects the current video — your next video may still have subtitles on by default.
Where to find the CC button on different devices
On a computer or laptop, play any video and hover your mouse over the bottom of the video player. The CC button appears on the right side of the control bar, usually near the volume and fullscreen buttons. Click it once to turn subtitles off.
On a phone or tablet, tap the video once to show the controls, then look for the CC icon in the bottom-right corner of the player. It may be grouped with other options like audio settings. Tap it to toggle subtitles off.
On a smart TV or streaming device (Roku, Apple TV, Fire Stick, etc.), use your remote to navigate to the CC button, which is typically in the lower-right area of the player controls. Press select or OK to turn subtitles off. Some TV remotes have a dedicated CC button — if yours does, pressing it may toggle subtitles directly without opening the full menu.
What to do if the CC button doesn't work
If you click the CC button and subtitles stay on, your Paramount Plus profile may have subtitles set to always display. This is a profile-level setting that overrides the per-video toggle. To change it, go to your account settings on the device you're using.
On a computer, click your profile icon in the top-right corner, select Account, then look for Closed Captions or Accessibility settings. You should see an option to turn off automatic subtitles or set them to "off by default." On a phone or tablet, open the app menu, tap your profile, go to Settings, and look for caption or accessibility options.
On a TV app, navigate to Settings from the main menu, find Accessibility or Captions, and change the setting from "always on" to "off" or "manual." Once you change this, the CC button in the player should work normally.
Why subtitles might turn back on for the next video
Paramount Plus does not remember your subtitle preference between videos. If you turn subtitles off for one show and start watching another, that new video may begin with subtitles on again. This is the default behavior and is not a malfunction.
If you find yourself turning subtitles off repeatedly, the easiest solution is to change your profile's default caption setting to "off" in your account settings (as described above). Then subtitles will stay off unless you manually turn them on using the CC button.
Subtitles in different languages and formats
Paramount Plus offers subtitles in multiple languages for many titles. If you click the CC button and subtitles disappear entirely, but you want subtitles in a different language, click the CC button again or look for a separate subtitle menu (sometimes labeled with a gear icon or "Audio & Subtitles"). This menu lets you choose which language's subtitles appear, rather than turning them off completely.
Some content on Paramount Plus includes both closed captions (which include sound descriptions like "[door slams]") and standard subtitles (which show only dialogue). The CC button typically toggles between these options and "off," so clicking it multiple times cycles through the available choices for that video.
Troubleshooting if subtitles won't turn off at all
If subtitles remain on no matter what you do, try closing the Paramount Plus app completely and reopening it. On a phone or tablet, swipe the app away from your recent apps list, wait a few seconds, and reopen it. On a computer, close the browser tab and start a new one.
If the problem persists after restarting, clear your browser cache (on a computer) or the app's cache (on a phone or tablet). On most phones, go to Settings > Apps > Paramount Plus > Storage > Clear Cache. On a computer, the process depends on your browser — search for "clear cache" plus your browser name for exact steps.
If subtitles still won't turn off after these steps, sign out of your account, sign back in, and try again. A temporary account glitch sometimes locks subtitle settings until you refresh your login.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I turn off subtitles for all my videos at once?
Yes. Go to your account settings, find the Closed Captions or Accessibility section, and set captions to "off by default." This makes subtitles stay off for every video you watch unless you manually turn them on using the CC button in the player.
Why do subtitles come back on when I watch a different show?
Paramount Plus does not save your subtitle choice between videos. Each new video starts with whatever your default profile setting is. If you want subtitles off by default, change that setting in your account preferences rather than turning them off one video at a time.
Is there a way to turn off subtitles on my TV remote?
Some TV remotes have a dedicated CC button that toggles subtitles directly. If yours does, pressing it should work. If not, use your remote to navigate to the CC button in the player controls and press select. Check your remote's manual if you're unsure whether it has a CC button.
What if I want subtitles in a different language instead of turning them off?
Click the CC button or look for an "Audio & Subtitles" menu (often marked with a gear icon) in the player controls. This menu shows all available subtitle languages for that video. Select the language you want, and subtitles will appear in that language instead of turning off.
Do I need to turn off subtitles separately on each device I use?
Your default caption setting (in account preferences) applies across all devices, so if you set captions to "off by default," they'll be off on your phone, computer, and TV. However, if you manually turn subtitles on or off using the CC button while watching, that choice only affects that one viewing session and does not carry over to your next device.