Apple TV to Add Sign-Language Interpretation November 13

Apple says its TV app will add sign-language interpretation for selected titles on November 13, beginning with Being Heumann and F1. The feature will offer American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL), allowing viewers to select interpretation while watching supported films.

Apple said viewers can enable the option in the app’s settings and choose it during playback. Titles with interpretation will carry a sign-language icon, and viewers will be able to search for supported content using terms such as “with ASL.” Apple also plans a Movies Shows with American Sign Language collection to group ASL-supported titles as availability expands.

The company said Deaf and native signers designed and tested the experience, with interpretations tailored to each film. Apple’s announcement described the feature as integrated with supported titles rather than offered as separate films. The reports describe Apple’s plans; they do not independently confirm the feature’s availability or operation on launch day.

The launch is scheduled to coincide with the global streaming premiere of Being Heumann, a film about disability rights activist Judy Heumann. The film stars Ruth Madeley as...