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How to Disable Subtitles in Disney Plus

Michael Gallagher
Michael Gallagher
Posted in Zoom Mar 27 · 30 Mar, 2023
How to Disable Subtitles in Disney Plus

Disney Plus was launched at a time when streaming apps were becoming ever more dominant on our TVs and phones. Disney Plus offers a new variety of genres in addition to exclusive Disney-owned movies.

There is some variance in how to turn off subtitles on Disney Plus compared to other streaming apps. However, once you understand where to access the function on your desired electronic, it will be easy to toggle back and forth. Disney Plus subtitles settings bridge the gap for streamers with hearing impairments and audiences who understand a different language from the one aired.

The section below will show you how to get subtitles off Disney Plus on different devices and platforms.

How to Remove Subtitles off Disney Plus on an iPad and iPhone

  • Start by logging into your account and user profile on Disney Plus.

  • Select your movie of choice and play it.

  • Pause the movie and click on movie settings located in the top right corner of your screen.

  • Under the subtitles list, click ‘Off’ and exit the setting tab. 

  • Resume watching.

How to Remove Subtitles off Disney Plus on an Android Phone and Tablet

  • Log into your account and user profile on Disney Plus.

  • Select your movie of choice and play it.

  • Pause the movie and click on the audio subtitles tab in the top right corner of the screen.

  • Under subtitles, you’ll find options for the languages to choose, with a tick next to your current choice.

  • At the bottom of the list, select off.

  • Resume watching your selected movie.

How to Remove Subtitles off Disney Plus on a Roku Streaming Stick

If you are already watching a movie, pause it.

  • From your remote or controlling device, get to the farthest corner to the right of the screen and click on ‘options’ or ‘audio and subtitles.’

  • On the dropdown menu under subtitles, select ‘off.’ Exit the content description page and resume watching.

If you are using an older model of the Roku Tv, follow the steps below.

  • Launch the Roku homepage and select ‘settings’ on the dropdown menu.

  • In the settings menu, click on ‘accessibility.’

  • Click on ‘Captions mode,’ and options should appear on the side.

  • Select ‘off’ from the options, return to the homepage, and log into Disney Plus.

How to Remove Subtitles off Disney Plus on a Web Browser

This option assumes you have logged into Disney Plus on the web and not using a downloaded application. The steps below will apply regardless of the operating system of your PC.

  • While playing a show, pause and click on the menu button on the top right side of your PC’s screen.

  • A dropdown menu with ‘audio and subtitles’ will pop onto the screen.

  • Click ‘off’ under subtitles and resume watching.

How to Remove Subtitles off Disney Plus on PlayStation 4 and 5

  • While your preferred show is playing, navigate to the ‘settings’ button on your gaming console and click on it.

  • Click on ‘accessibility’ on the options given and then click ‘closed captions’ in the subsequent menu.

  • While in these settings, uncheck the small box next to ‘display closed captions as specified by content’ and check the box next to ‘off’ instead.

Conclusion

If you’re wondering how to remove subtitles from Disney Plus on multiple user profiles, follow the steps indicated for your particular device on each individual profile. Doing this will ensure Disney Plus subtitles are disabled on all your devices in those profiles. Eventually, if you ever want to turn the subtitles back on, you can follow the same steps for your device and choose the language you prefer.