To turn off subtitles on Disney Plus, you must do so while a video is actively playing. Your last used subtitle settings are saved and applied to future videos, so turning them off once usually keeps them off for good.
Before you start: the one rule for turning off subtitles on Disney plus
The critical prerequisite is that you must start playing a video to access the subtitle settings. You cannot change subtitle preferences from the main menu or a show's details page. Once you make a change while a video is playing, that setting is saved as your default for that language and device, carrying over to the next show or movie you watch.
Turn off subtitles on the Disney plus website
For desktop browsers, start playing any movie or show. In the top right corner of the video player, click the keyboard icon. From the menu that appears, select "Audio & Subtitles." Choose "Off" from the subtitle options, then close the menu to continue watching without subtitles.
Turn off subtitles on Disney plus for Android
On Android phones and tablets, open the Disney Plus app and begin playing a video. Tap the screen to reveal the playback controls. Look for the menu icon, typically in the top right corner, and tap it. Select "Audio & Subtitles," then choose "Off" for the subtitles option. Close the menu to resume playback. If you want to customize how subtitles look, you can do so in your device's Settings app under Accessibility > Caption preferences > Caption size and style.
Turn off subtitles on Disney plus for iPhone and iPad
On iOS devices, start playing a video in the Disney Plus app. Tap the screen to bring up the controls, then tap the menu button on the right side of the display. Choose "Audio & Subtitles" and select "Off" for subtitles. Tap "Exit" or the close button to continue watching. To adjust subtitle appearance, font, size, color, and opacity, go to the device's Settings app > Accessibility > Subtitles & Captioning > Style.
Turn off subtitles on Disney plus for Roku
The verified Roku method is straightforward. While a video is playing on your Roku device, press the * button on your remote. This opens the settings menu. Select "Audio & Subtitles" and choose "Off" to disable subtitles. Press the * button again or use the back button to exit the menu.
Turn off subtitles on Disney plus for Firestick
On an Amazon Fire TV Stick, start playing a video. Press the Up button on your remote to reveal the playback controls. Navigate to the menu icon and select it. Press the back button on your remote to close the menu.
Turn off subtitles on Disney plus for Chromecast
For Chromecast with Google TV, begin playing a video. Tap the screen to show the playback controls. Click the menu button, then find the "Audio & Subtitles" option. Select "Off" for subtitles and close the menu to continue watching.
Turn off subtitles on Disney plus for smart TVs (LG, Samsung, Apple TV)
For LG TVs, you can turn off subtitles through the device's system settings. Press the Home button on your remote, go to Settings, then Accessibility, and find the Subtitle option to disable it. This setting applies globally to Disney Plus and other apps. On Samsung TVs, while a video is playing on Disney Plus, press the Up button on your remote twice. This brings up the language box in the top right. For Apple TV, start playing a video and use the remote to access the settings menu during playback. If you need to turn subtitles off on Paramount plus, the process differs slightly on these same devices.
Turn off subtitles on Disney plus for game consoles (PS4, PS5, Xbox)
On PlayStation and Xbox consoles, load Disney Plus and start playing a show or movie. Press the Down button on your controller. This reveals the playback controls. Choose "Off" for the subtitles option. Press the exit or back button to continue watching without subtitles.
What to do if subtitles keep turning back on
If subtitles reappear on every new video, the platform is saving your last setting correctly, you likely need to turn them off once more while a video is playing. Disney Plus saves your last used subtitle setting and applies it to the next show or movie you watch, provided the languages are available. If you need the reverse and want to turn on subtitles, the same steps apply: just select your preferred language instead of "Off." Note that the "Off" option may not be available for all content. Subtitle availability, including the ability to turn them off, can vary by title, language, and country or region.
