Netflix has announced a fresh set of measures aimed at making its content more accessible to viewers worldwide, as the streaming giant said nearly a third of its global members now use accessibility tools and features to discover and enjoy content on the platform.

The latest initiatives, unveiled on May 21 to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day, focus on expanding language access, improving discoverability and widening audio description support.

The company, in a statement yesterday, said changing viewing habits across international markets have accelerated the need for stronger accessibility tools. According to the streamer, non-English language series and films accounted for less than a tenth of total viewing on the platform a decade ago, but now represent more than a third of viewing globally. In 2025, 70 percent of viewing on Netflix came from members watching titles originating from countries other than their own.

To support this growing cross-border consumption, Netflix said its films and series are now available with subtitles, Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, audio descriptions and dubbing in more than 30 languages.

The platform highlighted that titles such as ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Adolescence’ are among the most-watched shows with subtitles, while ‘Wednesday’ and ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ rank among the most viewed titles among users relying on dubbing or audio descriptions.

As part of the latest rollout, Netflix introduced ‘Search by Language’, a new feature that enables users to search for films and series by language and accessibility options directly from the search bar across devices. The company said the feature is aimed at helping viewers more easily discover content suited to their preferred viewing experience, whether through subtitles, dubbing or audio descriptions.

Netflix also detailed significant gains in audio description coverage. The streamer said it added more than 13,000 hours of audio descriptions across 34 languages in 2025, marking an increase of over 30 percent year-on-year. The company described audio descriptions as a key accessibility tool for audiences who rely on narrated explanations of on-screen actions and visuals.

Looking ahead, Netflix said it plans to support additional languages and is preparing to introduce American Sign Language support on the platform in the near future. The company did not provide a rollout timeline but indicated that expanding accessibility options remains a continuing priority globally.

Alongside the technology and feature updates, Netflix is also spotlighting disability representation through its curated ‘Amplifying Accessibility Awareness’ collection, available through May 31. The collection includes titles such as ‘Love on the Spectrum Season 4’ and ‘All the Light We Cannot See’, which the company said authentically reflect the experiences and perspectives of people living with disabilities.