Can You Download Disney Plus Movies on Windows 11?

No, you can’t download Disney Plus movies on a Windows 11 PC. Disney lists computers and Windows 10/11 tablets as not compatible with downloads, so the Disney+ app from the Microsoft Store and the website at disneyplus.com only stream. To watch a movie offline, use the Disney+ app on a phone or tablet: open the movie, tap the Download icon (a down arrow), and play it later from the Downloads tab, even with no connection.

Applies to: Disney+ on Windows 11 (including version 26H2) and Windows 10 PCs, laptops and tablets, plus the Disney+ mobile app on iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, and Amazon Fire tablets. Details are current as of October 2026 and match Disney’s page about downloads and watching offline.

What Disney Plus can and can’t do on Windows 11

On a Windows 11 computer you can stream Disney+ in two ways: in a web browser at disneyplus.com, or in the Disney+ app from the Microsoft Store. Both need an internet connection for the whole time you watch. Neither one has a download button, and no Windows setting, plan upgrade or app update adds one.

You may have seen tutorials (and AI answers) that walk you through clicking a download arrow in the Windows app and opening a Downloads section in its sidebar. Those instructions describe how the app used to work. Disney’s current downloads page says plainly that downloads aren’t compatible on TVs, computers, or Windows 10/11 tablets. If you’ve searched the app for a download button and found nothing, your app isn’t broken.

One detail causes confusion: the same Disney page lists “Windows 10 & 11 tablets and computers” among the devices that run the Disney+ app. That list is about where you can install the app and stream. The downloads section of the page is the one that matters for offline viewing, and it excludes Windows.

Device	Streaming	Offline downloads
Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, laptop or tablet	Yes (app or browser)	No
Mac or other computer	Yes (browser)	No
TV or streaming stick	Yes	No
iPhone or iPad	Yes	Yes, with an eligible plan
Android phone or tablet	Yes	Yes, with an eligible plan
Amazon Fire tablet	Yes	Yes, with an eligible plan

YouTube works differently: Premium members can save some videos in a desktop browser, and you can follow these steps to download YouTube videos on Windows 11. That option doesn’t carry over to Disney+.

What you need for offline Disney Plus movies

• A supported phone or tablet. Apple iPhones and iPads, Android phones and tablets, and Amazon Fire tablets.
• A plan that includes downloads. Disney says downloads need a Disney+ Premium plan or a Premium bundle. Ad-supported plans don’t include downloads. Plan names can differ outside the US, so check your account page if you aren’t sure which plan you have.
• The Disney+ app, signed in to your account, with enough free storage on the device for the movie.
• An internet connection for the download itself. Wi-Fi is the safer choice if your mobile data is limited.

Download a Disney Plus movie on a phone or tablet

1. Open the Disney+ app on your phone or tablet and sign in. Pick your profile, and you’ll land on the usual home screen.
2. Search for the movie you want to watch offline and open its page.
3. Tap the Download icon, which looks like a down arrow. For a show, open the episode list and download the specific episodes you want instead of a whole season, which saves storage.
4. Open the Downloads tab to check progress. A checkmark appears next to the title when the download is complete.
5. When you’re offline, open the Disney+ app, go to Downloads, and tap the movie to play it. No Wi-Fi or mobile data is needed for playback.

Downloaded movies stay inside the Disney+ app on that phone or tablet and play only from there. They aren’t ordinary video files, and Disney doesn’t offer a way to move them to a Windows 11 PC or open them in another player.

Downloads also work in Kids profiles, so you can save age-appropriate titles in a child’s profile before a trip. If your plan bundles Hulu, Disney notes that the Hulu app has its own downloads, depending on your plan.

Control download quality and data use

Two options in the mobile app’s App Settings change how downloads behave:

• Download Quality sets how much detail each download keeps. Higher quality takes more storage and more time, so a lower setting helps when you want several movies on a phone with limited space.
• Download Over Wi-Fi Only stops the app from using mobile data for downloads. Leave it on if your phone plan has a data cap. If a download sits at 0% while you’re on mobile data, this setting is usually the reason.

Keep downloads working and remove them

Reconnect the phone or tablet to the internet at least once every 30 days to keep downloads active. A title may also drop out of your downloads earlier if it leaves the Disney+ catalog in your region.

Before a long trip, run this quick check while you still have a connection:

1. Confirm your plan still includes downloads.
2. Update the Disney+ app from your device’s app store.
3. Open Downloads and make sure each title shows its checkmark.
4. Start each movie for a few seconds to confirm it plays, then stay signed in. Signing out of the app may remove your downloads.

To free up space afterward, select Remove Download for a title you’ve finished. This deletes only the offline copy on that device. The movie stays available to stream, and you can download it again later.

Ways to watch on your Windows 11 PC instead

If the goal is watching on the bigger laptop screen, pick the option that fits your connection:

• Stream in a browser. Go to disneyplus.com in Edge, Chrome or another current browser, sign in and press play. This is the quickest option because nothing needs installing.
• Stream in the Disney+ app. Open the Microsoft Store, search for Disney+, and install the app. It streams the same catalog as the website, but it doesn’t add downloads.
• Stream over a phone hotspot. With no Wi-Fi where you’re going, your phone’s hotspot can give the laptop a connection. Video uses a lot of data, so check your phone plan’s allowance first, and consider these ways to reduce data usage on a Windows 11 laptop so background updates don’t eat into it.
• Bring the phone or tablet. For flights and other places with no connection at all, the downloaded copy on your mobile device is the only supported way to watch offline.

Troubleshooting

There’s no download button in the Disney+ app on Windows 11

This is expected. Disney doesn’t offer downloads on computers or Windows tablets, whether you use the app or a browser. Reinstalling the app, signing out and back in, or upgrading your plan won’t make a download button appear.

There’s no download icon on my phone or tablet

Check your plan first, because ad-supported Disney+ plans don’t include downloads. Downloads are also available only for select movies and shows, so a particular title may not offer the option even on an eligible plan. If no title shows the icon, update the app and restart the device.

A download is stuck or fails

Check that you have a working connection, that Download Over Wi-Fi Only isn’t blocking mobile data, and that the device has free storage. Then close and reopen the app. If a title still won’t finish, remove it and download it again. Disney may also limit how many devices can hold downloads at once, so if the app says you’ve reached a limit, remove downloads from a phone or tablet you no longer use. Disney’s help article on offline download issues has the current error messages.

The Disney+ app on Windows 11 looks out of date or misbehaves

Microsoft Store apps normally update automatically. To check yourself, open the Microsoft Store and select Check for Updates, as described on Microsoft’s page about app updates. An update can fix streaming problems, but it won’t add offline downloads.

A website or program promises to download Disney+ movies to a PC

Avoid it. Downloaders, browser extensions and screen-recording tricks that capture protected Disney+ streams aren’t an official feature. Using them can break the service’s terms, infringe copyright, and expose your PC and your Disney+ sign-in to unsafe software. The built-in mobile download feature is the only supported way to watch offline.

Frequently asked questions

Can I download Disney Plus movies on a Windows 11 laptop?

No. Disney lists computers and Windows 10/11 tablets as not compatible with downloads. A Windows 11 laptop can stream Disney+ in the app or a browser but can’t store movies for offline viewing.

Does a Windows tablet such as a Surface count as a tablet for downloads?

No. Windows 10 and 11 tablets are excluded along with computers, even though they run the same Disney+ app. Download support covers iPhone, iPad, Android and Amazon Fire devices.

Can I download Disney Plus movies on a Mac?

No. Computers in general, including Macs, are listed as not compatible with downloads. A Mac can stream Disney+ in a browser.

Do I need a specific Disney+ plan to download?

Yes. Downloads are part of Disney+ Premium and the Premium bundles. Ad-supported plans don’t include them, and upgrading still won’t enable downloads on a PC.

How long do Disney Plus downloads last?

Connect your phone or tablet to the internet at least once every 30 days to keep downloads active. A title may also expire sooner if it leaves the catalog.

Can I move a movie downloaded on my phone to my PC?

No. Downloads are saved inside the Disney+ app on the phone or tablet, and Disney doesn’t offer a way to transfer them to a computer or play them in another app.

Heading somewhere without internet? Download your movies on a phone or tablet the night before, and keep streaming on Windows 11 at home. Disney’s Downloads on Disney+ help article has the latest device and plan details.