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Apple TV adds built-in sign language interpretation for selected titles
Apple TV is adding sign language interpretation as an accessibility option built into selected films and shows.
The feature begins Friday with Being Heumann, a film about disability rights activist Judy Heumann.
Viewers can choose ASL or BSL in settings, then turn on interpretation while watching a supported title.
Unlike a separate version of a film, the interpreter appears over the main picture, and viewers can switch the option on or off.
Apple worked with sign-language professionals to match each interpreter to a film’s tone and says it is not using AI-generated interpreters.
Sign language can convey emotion and expression in ways captions may not, but skilled interpreters take time and resources to produce.
More Apple titles are due later this year, including F1, Greyhound and Way of the Warrior Kid; viewers can find supported titles through a dedicated collection or by searching “with ASL.”
Apple TV is adding built-in sign language interpretation to selected Apple Original titles.
The feature launches with Being Heumann, which premieres Friday, and will also be available for other titles.
Viewers can choose American Sign Language or British Sign Language in settings and enable interpretation while watching supported titles.
An interpreter appears on screen, and Apple says it worked with Directors of Artistic Sign Language to match the interpretation to each film.
Apple says it is not using AI-generated interpreters for the feature.
- Who
- Apple is adding the feature for Deaf audiences.
- What
- Apple TV is adding sign language interpretation to selected titles, with American Sign Language and British Sign Language options.
- When
- The feature was announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, and starts with Being Heumann, premiering Friday.
- Where
- On Apple TV, through supported Apple Original titles.
- Why
- Apple says the feature is intended to make viewing more accessible and inclusive for Deaf audiences.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Apple announced the sign language interpretation feature for Apple TV.
The feature is set to launch with the premiere of Being Heumann.
Apple TV plans to add sign language interpretation to titles including F1, Greyhound and Way of the Warrior Kid.
- Launch title
- Being Heumann
- Sign language options
- American Sign Language and British Sign Language
- Interpreter placement
- Bottom right of the screen
- Upcoming titles
- F1, Greyhound and Way of the Warrior Kid
- Way of the Warrior Kid release
- Nov. 25
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What people are saying
Bringing sign language interpretation to Apple TV is an exciting step forward in making the viewing experience more accessible and inclusive for Deaf audiences.
We believe everyone should be able to enjoy great stories and entertainment,
For the deaf community, our first language is ASL,