Netflix Adds ASL Interpretations for Dozens of Kids' Shows and Movies
Netflix partners with SignUp Media to offer American Sign Language interpretations for over 70 family titles via a Chrome extension.
Netflix has announced a new initiative to bring American Sign Language (ASL) interpretations to hundreds of hours of family programming across 73 titles. The move includes both Netflix originals and licensed content. Featured shows include Stranger Things: Tales From '85, Pokémon Horizons, Octonauts, and The Magic School Bus Rides Again, alongside films like Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio and Spider-Man: Homecoming. This is achieved through a partnership with SignUp Media, which provides online sign language interpretations via a Google Chrome extension. Users install the plug-in, and an interpreter appears in a separate window. This approach differs from other streamers that typically create individual titles with integrated ASL. Research indicates that captions, while helpful for adults, are less effective for children. One study found that hearing-impaired children score lower on literacy tests compared to their peers. SignUp Media previously gained attention with The Oscars Project, providing ASL interpretations for all Best Picture nominees from the 2026 Academy Awards.
