Twenty years after Hannah Montana first premiered on Disney Channel, Miley Cyrus is returning to the role — and the legacy — that helped define a generation.
The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special begins streaming March 24 on Disney+. The one-night event revisits the series that launched a cultural moment in music, television, and fashion.
A Return to the Stewart Living Room
The special is filmed in front of a live studio audience and centers on an extended conversation with Disney Legend Miley Cyrus, hosted by Alex Cooper.
Rather than a traditional reunion, the focus is reflection. Cyrus looks back on the creation of Hannah Montana, the music that followed, and the impact the character continues to have two decades later.
Producers have also recreated several familiar sets, including the Stewart family living room and the iconic Hannah Montana closet. Archival footage will be woven throughout the presentation, offering context and perspective that fans have not seen before.
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Why Hannah Montana Still Matters
When Hannah Montana premiered in 2006, it quickly became more than a Disney Channel series.
The show reshaped tween television, fueled a wave of pop albums, and turned Miley Cyrus into a global star. Across its run, the franchise generated 14 platinum and 18 gold albums worldwide, along with two feature films.
On Disney+, the catalog has surpassed half a billion hours streamed globally — proof that the audience has not moved on.
What to Watch Before March 24
Ahead of the special, Disney+ has launched a dedicated Hannah Montana collection featuring all four seasons, Hannah Montana: The Movie, and Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus: The Best of Both Worlds Concert.
For longtime viewers, it is a chance to revisit the early episodes that introduced Miley Stewart’s double life. For newer audiences, it offers context for why this anniversary matters.
A Moment of Disney Legacy
Anniversary specials often lean heavily on nostalgia. This one feels more personal. Hannah Montana was built around the idea of living two identities at once. Two decades later, the character’s message about embracing every side of yourself still resonates.
March 24 becomes less about looking back and more about recognizing how far both the character — and Miley Cyrus — have come.
