Netflix has announced that its subscribers can now toggle among the 30-plus languages available in its catalogue for dubs and subtitles when choosing a title to watch on the streaming platform.
In a blog post, Netflix said: “As more of our members enjoy shows and films from around the world — nearly a third of all viewing on Netflix is for non-English stories — subtitles and dubbing are more important than ever […] That’s why starting [April 2nd], you’ll be able to pick from the full list of available languages for any title when watching Netflix on your TV. This much-anticipated feature (we’ve received thousands of language availability requests per month) carries over the experience members already enjoy on mobile devices and web browsers.”
“We also often hear that our members use Netflix to learn a foreign language thanks to the many languages available on our service. So we offer several additional features to support language learning, including the ability to customise subtitles, and the Browse by Language feature on PC computers. These helpful features enhance the accessibility of our shows and movies, while supporting those set on being multilingual. So if you’re trying to learn a new language by viewing your favorite Mexican show with Korean dubbing and English subtitles, or watching the latest Netflix discovery with family members who speak several languages, the Netflix TV experience just got a whole lot more multilingual,” the blog post added.