Miley Cyrus Brings Back Hannah Montana for 20th Anniversary Special

Disney+ to debut "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special" featuring never-before-seen footage and iconic moments from the hit show.

Mar. 10, 2026 at 4:33pm

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Disney has released the trailer for its "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special," which will feature star Miley Cyrus reprising her role as the famous pop singer Hannah Montana. The special will debut on March 24, exactly 20 years after the original show premiered on Disney Channel, and will include never-before-seen footage, recreations of the show's set, and revisited iconic moments.

Why it matters

"Hannah Montana" was a major hit with kids and tweens during its four-season run from 2006 to 2011, earning four Emmy nominations for outstanding children's program. The show's 20th anniversary special is highly anticipated by fans who grew up with the series and are eager to see Miley Cyrus back in her breakout role.

The details

The "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special" will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and feature an interview with Miley Cyrus hosted by "Call Her Daddy" star Alex Cooper. In addition to Cyrus, the original series starred Emily Osment as Lilly Truscott, Mitchel Musso as Oliver Oken, Billy Ray Cyrus as Robby, and Jason Earles as Jackson. The show also featured a number of high-profile guest stars over the years, including Dolly Parton, Selena Gomez, the Jonas Brothers, and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

  • The original "Hannah Montana" series premiered on Disney Channel in 2006.
  • The show ran for four seasons until 2011.
  • The "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special" will debut on Disney+ on March 24, 2026.

The players

Miley Cyrus

The star of the original "Hannah Montana" series, who will reprise her role as the famous pop singer in the 20th anniversary special.

Emily Osment

Played Lilly Truscott, Hannah's best friend, in the original "Hannah Montana" series.

Mitchel Musso

Played Oliver Oken, another one of Hannah's close friends, in the original "Hannah Montana" series.

Billy Ray Cyrus

Played Hannah's dad, Robby, in the original "Hannah Montana" series.

Jason Earles

Played Hannah's brother, Jackson, in the original "Hannah Montana" series.

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What they’re saying

“Happy Hannah-versary! The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary special premieres March 24 on Disney+. #HannahMontana20”

— Miley Cyrus (Twitter)

What’s next

The "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special" will debut on Disney+ on March 24, 2026, exactly 20 years after the original show premiered.

The takeaway

The highly anticipated "Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special" will give fans a chance to revisit the beloved characters and iconic moments from the hit Disney Channel series, as well as see Miley Cyrus back in her breakout role as the famous pop singer Hannah Montana.