Entertainment, March 11: The Walt Disney Company has released the trailer for the 20th anniversary special of Hannah Montana, with Miley Cyrus returning to the character’s iconic wig for the first time in 15 years.
The special is scheduled to stream on Disney+ from March 24, 2026, marking two decades since the series first premiered in 2006. According to Disney, the programme will feature previously unseen cast footage, a recreation of the original set and nostalgic elements from the show.
The series, which ran for four seasons until 2011, followed the life of Miley Stewart, a seemingly ordinary teenager who secretly lived a double life as pop star Hannah Montana in Malibu. The show became one of Disney Channel’s most successful productions and earned four nominations for Outstanding Children’s Program at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
The show’s main cast included Emily Osment, Mitchel Musso, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jason Earles and Moises Arias. Over the years, the programme also featured guest appearances from celebrities such as Selena Gomez, the Jonas Brothers and Dwayne Johnson.
The newly released trailer shows Cyrus appearing alongside podcast host Alex Cooper before a live studio audience. During the conversation, Cyrus reflects on the lasting impact of the show and its cultural significance for a generation of viewers.
Disney said the special will explore the show’s legacy, its influence on pop culture and its enduring connection with fans worldwide. The anniversary programme aims to revisit the phenomenon that helped define Disney Channel’s global popularity during the late 2000s.
