Miley Cyrus Revisits Hannah Montana in 20th‑Anniversary Special, Fans Flock to Rehearsal
miley cyrus announced a public return to the Hannah Montana era as a 20th‑anniversary special will stream on March 24, 2026 (ET) on Disney+ and Hulu; the event reunites the character, music and fans to mark the series’ cultural milestone; the project is framed as a celebration of the show’s legacy and its audience.
Miley Cyrus on reclaiming Hannah Montana
Miley Cyrus, named the youngest‑ever Disney Legend, told attendees and hosts that Hannah Montana “is the beginning for everything that I’ve been able to become — the person that I’ve been able become. ” At a Disney Legend Awards Ceremony in 2024 she said she was “honored” by the recognition and emphasized that the special is “all about the fans. ”
What fans saw and what the special contains
A filmed concert and staged sequences were presented to a live audience at Sunset Gower Studios where fans watched Cyrus perform numbers that introduced the franchise, including “This Is the Life, ” “The Climb, ” and “The Best of Both Worlds. ” Organizers filmed the hourlong program as part of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, which The Walt Disney Company scheduled to stream on March 24, 2026 (ET) on Disney+ and Hulu. The Hannah Montana catalog has amassed more than half a billion hours streamed globally on Disney+ to date, and the franchise includes multiple platinum and gold albums and two feature films.
Immediate reactions from Cyrus and collaborators
Onstage and in interviews, Cyrus framed the special as preservation and elevation of the character. She said, “I didn’t want to do this modern approach to Hannah. I wanted to keep it preserved. But also, now Hannah wears Gucci. ” She also credited Dolly Parton—whom she described as her godmother—for advice that shaped the project: Parton’s counsel to “promote it before it exists” led Cyrus to advocate early for a reunion special. Cyrus has described the return as a reclamation rather than a resurrection, saying she “wasn’t trying to kill Hannah off” when she moved away from the role years earlier.
Quick context
Hannah Montana premiered in 2006 and grew into a multimedia franchise that reshaped children’s television, launched a multiplatinum music career and produced feature films. The 20th‑anniversary special packages an interview and concert material to revisit those moments.
What’s next and what to watch for
The Walt Disney Company will make the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special available on March 24, 2026 (ET) on Disney+ and Hulu; viewers can also stream the Hannah Montana collection ahead of the special. Expect further promotional appearances by Miley Cyrus tied to the release and fan events as the company and Cyrus monitor audience response and streaming engagement in the days after the premiere. Uncertainties about future tours or additional programming tied to the anniversary remain open and will depend on decisions by Cyrus and the company in the weeks following the special.
