diff --git a/qt/aqt/mpv.py b/qt/aqt/mpv.py
index e42077047..68349eee0 100644
--- a/qt/aqt/mpv.py
+++ b/qt/aqt/mpv.py
@@ -85,6 +85,7 @@ class MPVBase:
         "--audio-display=no",
         "--keep-open=no",
         "--reset-on-next-file=pause",
+        "--autoload-files=no",
     ]
 
     def __init__(self, window_id=None, debug=False):