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title: "Apple TV adds sign language interpretation with Being Heumann premiere"
description: "Feature arrives alongside Being Heumann on 13 November and supports ASL and BSL for select Apple Originals."
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published: 2026-11-10T16:30:55Z
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# Apple TV adds sign language interpretation with Being Heumann premiere

*Feature arrives alongside Being Heumann on 13 November and supports ASL and BSL for select Apple Originals.*

**Key points**

- Apple brings sign language interpretation to the Apple TV app from 13 November 2026.
- ASL and BSL support begin with the film F1, with Way of the Warrior Kid and Greyhound to follow later this year.
- The feature requires OS 27.2 or later and was developed with Deaf signers for authentic representation.

Apple has announced a sign language interpretation option for the Apple TV app, arriving on 13 November alongside the streaming premiere of *Being Heumann*.

It covers both American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) on selected Apple Originals. The film *F1* is the first title to get it, with *Way of the Warrior Kid* and *Greyhound* due to follow later in 2026.

### Background

- Languages: American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL).
- Launch: 13 November 2026, with *Being Heumann*.
- First titles: *F1*; *Way of the Warrior Kid* and *Greyhound* later in 2026.
- Needs: version 27.2 or later of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS or visionOS, or the latest Apple TV app on supported third-party devices.
- Reach: the Apple TV app is available in 170 countries and regions.

Supported titles show a Sign Language icon, and viewers can switch the interpretation on from the app’s settings or during playback. Apple says the feature was built with Deaf signers and native ASL and BSL speakers, so the on-screen interpretation reads as authentic.

Image: Apple

Because the Apple TV app runs in 170 countries and regions, the BSL option is notable for viewers in the UK, where BSL is the main sign language of the Deaf community.

> “Bringing sign language interpretation to Apple TV is an exciting step forward in making the viewing experience more accessible and inclusive for Deaf audiences,” said Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s senior director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives. “It’s incredibly meaningful to see our beautiful language authentically represented onscreen,” said Daniel Durant, actor and sign language interpretation director for *Being Heumann*.

## Why it matters

In our view, this extends Apple’s accessibility work from captions and audio descriptions to a full signed track. *Being Heumann* is the second film from writer-director Siân Heder, who previously directed *CODA*, the Best Picture winner with a predominantly Deaf cast. (We covered the film’s trailer last month.)

## Sources

- [Apple Newsroom: Apple TV introduces new Sign Language interpretation feature](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/11/apple-tv-introduces-new-sign-language-interpretation-feature/)

*This report was written by the Mac to Reality newsdesk with AI assistance from the sources listed above, under the editorial policy at https://mactoreality.com/editorial-policy.*