Disney+ Debuts Songs in Sign Language April 27

Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language Arrives This Month

Get ready to experience your favorite Disney songs in a beautiful new way! In honor of National Deaf History Month, Disney+ is set to debut a groundbreaking new series, Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, on April 27.

This special release features three beloved musical sequences from recent Walt Disney Animation Studios hits, newly reimagined and animated in American Sign Language (ASL). Whether you’re an Encanto fan or can’t stop singing along to Frozen 2, this is a “must-watch” event for the whole family.

Directed by veteran Disney animator and director Hyrum Osmond, the series will feature three heavy-hitting tracks:

• “The Next Right Thing” (Frozen 2)
• “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” (Encanto)
• “Beyond” (Moana 2)

But this isn’t just a simple overlay. Osmond and his team of over 20 animators created entirely new animation for these sequences. Working alongside producers Heather Blodget and Christina Chen, the team collaborated with the Tony Award-winning Deaf West Theatre in Los Angeles to ensure the animation stayed true to the spirit and emotion of the ASL language.

For Director Hyrum Osmond, this project was deeply personal. Growing up with a Deaf father, Osmond felt a barrier in communication that he hoped to bridge through his art.

“Sign language is one of the most beautiful ways of communication on Earth,” Osmond shared. “If ever there was a medium to showcase sign language, it was animation. This reimagining helps bring down barriers and allows us to connect in a special way with our audiences in the Deaf community.”

DJ Kurs, the artistic director for Deaf West Theatre, echoed the importance of this historic moment. Alongside choreographer Catalene Sacchetti and a group of eight performers, the team focused on translating the concepts and emotions of the lyrics rather than a word-for-word transcription.

“For so long, we have known and loved the artistic medium of Disney Animation,” Kurs said. “Here, the art form was adapting to us. I hope this unlocks possibilities in the minds and hearts of Deaf children.”

Alongside the three musical numbers, Disney+ will also release a special behind-the-scenes featurette. This look into the production will show fans exactly how the collaboration between Disney Animation and Deaf West Theatre brought these sequences to life, highlighting the technical and emotional work that went into every frame.

Mark your calendars for April 27! We can’t wait to see these iconic stories told through the beautiful lens of ASL.

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