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Disney+ Debuts ASL Song Series, Bridging Deaf Audiences

4/28/2026

Summary

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Disney+ launched Songs in Sign Language, adapting Frozen 2’s “The Next Right Thing,” Moana 2’s “Beyond,” and Encanto’s “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” in ASL.
Director Hyrule Osmond, motivated by his deaf father, worked with Deaf West Theatre’s director DJ Kurs and choreographer Catalene Sacchetti on ASL choreography.
Eight Deaf performers choreographed the lyrics into ASL, resulting in 20 animators creating animation to match and linking Disney audiences with the Deaf community.

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Story summary

Disney+ launched Songs in Sign Language, adapting Frozen 2’s “The Next Right Thing,” Moana 2’s “Beyond,” and Encanto’s “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” in ASL.
Director Hyrule Osmond, motivated by his deaf father, worked with Deaf West Theatre’s director DJ Kurs and choreographer Catalene Sacchetti on ASL choreography.
Eight Deaf performers choreographed the lyrics into ASL, resulting in 20 animators creating animation to match and linking Disney audiences with the Deaf community.