Apple TV is adding sign language interpretation to supported films and shows, starting on Friday, 13 November 2026 with the global streaming premiere of Being Heumann. Apple announced the accessibility feature on 10 November, offering American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation on selected Apple Original titles.

What launches on 13 November

The feature debuts with Being Heumann, a film based on the true story of disability rights activist Judy Heumann, directed by Academy Award winner Siân Heder and starring Ruth Madeley. The film's sign language interpretation was directed by Daniel Durant, who also appears in it. Interpretation in ASL and BSL will also be available for the racing film F1, and later this year for Way of the Warrior Kid and Greyhound, with more Apple Original titles to follow.

How it works

Apple says each interpretation was designed and tested by Deaf and native signers and tailored to the film it accompanies, with the interpreter shown inside the player while the film plays. Viewers turn the feature on in the Apple TV app settings, then press the Sign Language button while watching. Supported titles carry a Sign Language icon, and the app will offer a dedicated Movies & Shows with American Sign Language collection so viewers can find them. Searches such as "with ASL" will also surface supported titles.

Which devices support it

The feature needs the Apple TV app on a device running iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2 or visionOS 27.2 or later, or on supported third-party devices running the latest version of the app. Being Heumann premieres globally on Apple TV on 13 November. Read Apple's announcement in the Apple Newsroom, with further reporting from Engadget.