{"title": "Disney+ Drops Dolby Vision Support for Viewers in Select European Markets", "body": ["Users of Disney+ in various European regions are no longer able to enjoy enhanced HDR options such as Dolby Vision, according to reports from TechRadar and FlatpanelsHD. The problem initially came to light through complaints from viewers in Germany shared on Reddit, and it now extends to audiences in Portugal, Poland, France, and the Netherlands, as noted by FlatpanelsHD."], ["In response to inquiries, Disney issued a statement explaining that Dolby Vision functionality for Disney+ content is presently suspended in multiple European nations owing to technical difficulties. The company assured that efforts are underway to reinstate the feature and promised further details shortly. Meanwhile, 4K UHD resolution and standard HDR capabilities continue to function on compatible hardware."], ["Should this disruption stem from technical causes, resolution might take considerable time. Notably, Disney has excised all mentions of Dolby Vision from its video quality assistance section tailored for Germany. At present, the platform designates HDR10 as the primary HDR standard, even though Dolby Vision has been integral to Disney+ offerings for multiple years."], ["According to FlatpanelsHD, the underlying problem could involve legal matters instead of mere technical hurdles. In November 2025, a German court granted InterDigital an injunction against Disney for infringing on at least one patent related to streaming video innovations. This ruling mandates that Disney cease using InterDigital's patented technique for dynamically combining a primary video feed with an additional one, such as for adding subtitles. The direct connection to Dolby Vision availability in Europe remains uncertain, yet it aligns with Germany experiencing the outage earliest."], ["Engadget has reached out to Disney seeking clarification on the absence of advanced HDR features on Disney+ and any potential influence from InterDigital's legal action. This story will be revised with new information if a response is received."], ["Disney+ has also eliminated references to Dolby Vision from the American edition of its video quality guidance page. Although InterDigital has not secured an injunction in the United States, it is litigating a patent dispute against Disney in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. This development does not guarantee the removal of Dolby Vision for U.S. customers in the near future, but it indicates broader issues beyond simple technical glitches."], ["Correction as of February 6, 3:44 PM ET: An earlier draft of this piece referenced the discontinuation of HDR10+ on Disney+ in Europe, but Disney clarified that this format was never provided in those areas. The content has been adjusted to reflect this accuracy."]}