To turn off subtitles on Disney Plus, access the Audio & Subtitles menu during playback and select Off. This quick action removes distracting captions that were accidentally enabled or are no longer needed.
Turn off subtitles on the mobile app or website
On iOS, Android, or a web browser, start playing your movie or show. Tap or click the gear icon or keyboard icon in the top right corner of the screen. This opens the Audio & Subtitles menu. Select Off from the subtitle options, then close the settings menu by pressing the X or back arrow to resume watching without subtitles. The same steps apply whether you are using the Disney Plus app on your phone or the website on your computer. If you need to manage captions on other streaming apps, you can also turn subtitles off on Paramount plus with a similar menu. If you ever need to reverse this action, you can follow the same path to turn on subtitles again.
Turn off subtitles on a TV or streaming device
On Smart TVs, Apple TV, Fire TV, Xbox, and PlayStation, start playback and press the up button on your remote. This reveals a settings icon, usually a gear or keyboard symbol, in the upper right corner of the screen. Select it to open the Audio & Subtitles menu, then choose Off. On Roku devices, press the asterisk (*) button on your remote to open the settings menu directly. After selecting Off, close the menu to continue watching.
Customize or permanently disable subtitles
Once you turn subtitles off, Disney Plus generally saves that setting. The next show or movie you watch will start without subtitles, provided the same languages are available for that title. If you prefer to keep subtitles on but want them to look different, you can customize their appearance. Within the Disney Plus app, look for Subtitle Styling settings to adjust font, size, and color. Alternatively, your device’s own accessibility settings may offer similar controls. Note that subtitle language availability varies by country or region and by specific title. If you cannot find your preferred language, try changing the Disney Plus app language to access different versions of content.
Troubleshooting subtitle issues
If subtitles do not turn off, double-check that you selected Off in the Audio & Subtitles menu and closed the settings menu properly. Restarting the app or webpage can resolve temporary glitches. If subtitles return after an episode change, verify that the Off setting is applied globally within the app, not just for that single episode. Subtitles appearing on a different device are expected because subtitle settings are saved per device; you must turn subtitles off individually on each device you use. If a specific title does not offer the option to disable subtitles, the captions may be permanently embedded in the video. In that case, check for alternative language tracks in the settings menu. For persistent issues, contact Disney Plus customer support for personalized assistance.
