Disney Plus lets you use subtitles on any streaming device.
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You can easily turn Disney Plus subtitles on and off, just like with any other video streaming app.
Whether you like subtitles or not, it's good to know how to use them on each streaming app you use.
The methods to turn subtitles on and off on Disney Plus vary by device.
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No matter whether you love or hate subtitles, it's good to know how to turn them on and off on your favorite streaming apps, and across all your devices.
Disney Plus makes this easy for you — in fact, not only can you control the language of your subtitles, but you can control the language that Disney Plus uses throughout its interface.
There are a few ways to turn subtitles on and off when using Disney Plus, though the exact steps may vary depending on which device you're using.
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How to turn Disney Plus subtitles on or off on an iPhone
1. While your video is playing, tap the screen.
2. Three icons will appear in the top right corner. Tap the one on the right, with the lines at the bottom.
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Tap the screen to see the Audio and Subtitles button.
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3. On the right side of the next screen under Subtitles, choose the language option that you want.
Choose the language you want to read on the right side of the screen.
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How to turn Disney Plus subtitles on or off on an Android
1. While your video is playing, tap the screen.
2. An icon of a box with lines at the bottom will appear on the right. Tap it.
3. On the right side of the screen under Subtitles, choose the language option that you want.
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How to turn subtitles on or off on the Disney Plus website
1. While your video is playing, move your mouse over the screen.
2. In the top right corner, click on the icon of the box with lines at the bottom.
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Move the mouse so you can see the Settings icon at the top right, then click it to see Subtitle settings.
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3. On the right side of the screen under Subtitles, choose the language option that you want.
How to turn Disney Plus subtitles on or off on Roku devices
1. While your movie or show is playing, press the Asterisk button on the Roku remote.
2. When the Options tab appears, select Closed captioning and press OK on the remote.
When you press the Asterisk button on the Roku remote, it opens the Options pane where you can turn subtitles on and off.
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3. Choose On replay, Off, or On Always.
4. Press the Back arrow on the remote or wait for the Options panel to disappear.
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How to turn Disney Plus subtitles on or off on Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV
1. While your movie or show is playing, swipe up or down on your remote. If you have a second or third generation Apple TV, hold down the center button instead.
2. Select the Settings icon in the lower right corner.
The Settings icon is found in the same place on both the Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV versions of the Disney Plus app.
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3. In the Audio and Subtitles menu, choose Subtitles. Select the language you want (or choose Off), then press the Back button on the remote to return to your movie.
Choose the Subtitles tab and select the language you want – or turn off subtitles entirely.
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How to turn Disney Plus subtitles on Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5
The Disney Plus app is available for both the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, and the method to adjust subtitles is the same for both.
1. While your video is playing, press the "down" button on your remote.
2. Select the option reading either Menu or Dialogue that appears in the top right corner.
3. Choose the subtitle option you want, and return to your show.
Melanie Weir is a freelance author for Insider, mainly focusing on the Tech Reference section, but occasionally contributing to Lifestyle and Entertainment topics as well. She is also a freelance writer for ScreenRant, and is the Lead Weekend News Editor at TheThings.com. In her spare time she writes plays for both stage and screen. She can be reached at [email protected], or through LinkedIn.