How to Change the Language on Disney Plus

Edit your profile to change the interface language, or start playing your content and select the audio/subtitles icon

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Jennifer Allen
Jennifer Allen
Jennifer Allen
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  • Swansea University, Staffordshire University
Jennifer Allen has been writing about technology since 2010. Her work has appeared in Mashable, TechRadar, and many more publications.
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Updated on April 21, 2023

What to Know

  • To change the interface language, select your Profile icon > Edit Profiles > your profile > App Language.
  • Change audio/subtitles: Start playing a movie or show and select the audio/subtitles icon in the upper-right corner.
  • If you're watching Disney Plus on a smart TV, you may need to change your device's audio and subtitle settings.

This article explains how to change the language on Disney Plus. The instructions apply to watching Disney Plus in a web browser or the official mobile app.

How to Change the User Interface Language on Disney Plus

Disney+ defaults to whatever language the device you're using implements. So, if your computer is in English and your smartphone is in Spanish, Disney Plus will adapt accordingly. If you want to change the language manually, here's how to do it. 

  1. Log into your account on the Disney Plus site.

    Follow the same steps to change the interface language for the Disney Plus app on smart TVs.

  2. Hover over your profile image.

    Disney+ website with a profile icon highlighted

  3. Click Edit Profiles.

    Disney+ with the Edit Profiles dialog highlighted

  4. Click your profile. 

    Disney+ website with Edit Profiles open

  5. Click App Language.

    Disney+ website with Edit Profile open and App Language highlighted

  6. Change it to your desired language.

    Disney+ website with App Language highlighted

    Current options include German, English (UK), English (US), Spanish, Spanish (Latin America), French, French (Canadian), Italian, and Dutch.

  7. Click Save. 

How to Change the Audio or Subtitles Language on Disney+

Want to watch Spanish Disney movies? Or at least Disney movies in Spanish? It's a great way to learn a new language or to feel more comfortable watching something in a different language. Here's how to change the audio or subtitles language while you watch a show or movie. 

Disney+ doesn't have an up to date list of its language options on the website. Instead, you need to check individual movies and shows to see what language options are available to you. 

  1. Go to the Disney Plus site.

  2. Pick a movie or TV show to watch.

  3. Click Play.

    Disney+ website with the play button highlighted on a movie (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker)

  4. Click on the icon in the top right hand corner of the screen.

    Disney+ website with a movie playing and the language change button highlighted

  5. Click the audio/subtitles language you want to use.

    Disney+ website with audio and subtitle language options highlighted

    These options vary according to what you're watching. The majority of content includes audio options for English and Spanish, with other shows like The Simpsons expanding the options to include German, French, and Italian. Subtitle options for some shows include up to 16 different languages. 

  6. Click the arrow to the left of the screen to save your changes and return to the movie or show.

    Disney+ website with the arrow to confirm language change options highlighted

How to Change Language User Interface Settings on the Disney+ App

The Disney+ app works a lot like the website but it requires some slightly different steps to change the language. Here's what to do.

These instructions also apply to the Disney Plus app for smart TVs.

  1. Open the Disney+ app.

  2. Tap your profile icon.

  3. Tap Edit Profiles.

  4. Tap your profile.

  5. Tap App Language.

  6. Choose the language you want to use.

    Disney+ app with Edit Profile/App Language highlighted

  7. Click Save.

How to Change the Audio or Subtitle Language on the Disney+ App

The app also allows you to change the audio or subtitle language, much like the website. Here's how to change your language choice so you can watch a show in a different language than the default.

If you're watching Disney Plus on a smart TV, you may need to go through your device settings if these steps don't work for you.

  1. Open the Disney+ app.

  2. Pick a movie or TV to watch.

  3. Tap Play.

  4. Tap the icon in the top right hand corner of the screen.

    Disney+ app with a show playing and the language change button highlighted in the top right corner

  5. Choose your desired audio or subtitle language.

    The options are the same on the app as they are on the website.

  6. Tap the X in the top right corner to close the dialog.

    Disney+ app with audio/subtitle languages displaying and the X in the top right corner for confirming changes
FAQ
  • What languages does Disney Plus support?

    Languages supported by Disney+ include Cantonese, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, German, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish.

  • Why is my Disney Plus in a different language?

    If you use a VPN or have been traveling recently, Disney Plus may default to a different language. Turn off your VPN if you have one, then log out and log back in to Disney+.

  • Why can't I change the language on Disney Plus?

    The content you're watching might not be available in the language you want. If you don't see the subtitle/audio icon at all, then you have to change the language through your device settings.

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