How to Enable and Customize Subtitles on Disney+

Most Disney+ titles include subtitles and closed captions, and you can enable them on any device that supports the app. While Disney+ currently offers audio and subtitle tracks in up to 16 languages, available options may vary by title and will expand as the service reaches more countries.

How to turn on subtitles during playback

To activate subtitles while watching, open the video player and click the keyboard icon in the upper-right corner of the screen. Then choose the subtitle language you want. On most devices the menu will close automatically after selection; in web browsers you may need to close it manually.

Your language and subtitle preferences are saved to your profile on that device, but note that the audio and subtitle options offered depend on the specific title you are watching. The Roku platform is an exception: press the “*” button on the Roku remote to open the audio menu.

Closed caption accessibility settings by platform

Closed captions (for viewers with hearing impairments) are available on Disney+, but enabling them follows different steps on each platform. Use the system-level accessibility settings on your device as listed below.

• iOS: go to Settings > General > Accessibility.
• Android: open Accessibility settings and go to Hearing enhancements.
• Xbox: open the Settings app, select Ease of Access, then Closed Caption.
• PlayStation: open Settings, choose Accessibility, then Closed Caption.

How to customize subtitle appearance

Disney+ lets you change the look and style of subtitles and closed captions, but the steps differ by device. Customizations you make on a device apply to all profiles on that device, but they do not sync across other devices using the same profiles. You must set preferences on each device you use.

Amazon Fire TV

1. From the home screen, go to Settings.
2. Select Accessibility.
3. Open Closed Caption Preferences.
4. Choose the appearance you prefer.

Amazon Fire tablet

1. Open device Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility.
3. Go to Closed Caption Preferences.
4. Customize the captions as desired.

Roku

1. From the home screen, go to Settings.
2. Select Accessibility.
3. Choose Caption Style.
4. Customize the appearance.

Xbox

1. Press the Xbox button on the controller.
2. Select System.
3. Choose Settings.
4. Open Accessibility.
5. Enter Closed Caption settings and customize.

PlayStation

1. Open device Settings.
2. Select Accessibility.
3. Choose Closed Captions.
4. Check the box for Show Closed Captions.
5. Enter Closed Caption Settings and pick the appearance you prefer.

Smart TV

1. While playing content on Disney+, click Audio and Subtitles in the top-right corner of the player.
2. Select Subtitle Style.
3. Adjust the settings to your preference.

Browser

1. During playback, click Audio and Subtitles in the player’s top-right corner.
2. Click the gear icon in the top-right of that menu.
3. Choose your preferred subtitle customization on the screen that opens.

Apple TV

1. Open the Settings app on your device.
2. Select General.
3. Choose Accessibility.
4. Go to Subtitles and Closed Captions.
5. Select Style.
6. Pick a preset style or create a new one. If creating a new style, disable Video Override for Font, Size, Color and Opacity.

iPhone, iPad or iPod touch (iOS 13 or later)

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Accessibility.
3. Choose Subtitles & Captioning.
4. Select Style.
5. Pick a preset or create a new style. If creating a new style, turn off Video Override for Font, Size, Color and Opacity.

Earlier iOS versions

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap General.
3. Select Accessibility.
4. Choose Subtitles & Captioning.
5. Open Style.
6. Pick a preset or create a new style. If creating a new style, disable Video Override for Font, Size, Color and Opacity.

Android phones or tablets (Samsung devices)

1. Open device Settings.
2. Tap Accessibility.
3. Choose Hearing enhancements.
4. Select either Google captions (CC) or Samsung captions (CC).
5. Toggle the setting to On.
6. Choose text size or caption style to adjust appearance.

Google devices

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Select Accessibility.
3. Choose Caption Preferences.
4. Turn on Use captions.
5. Set text size or caption style to customize the look.

Note: the location and availability of caption settings can vary depending on the Android device manufacturer.