Miley Cyrus "Willed into Existence" Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special

Miley Cyrus reveals how a "terrible habit" learned from godmother Dolly Parton led to the upcoming Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special on Disney+

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 19, 2026, 8:57 AM EDT

Source: People

A "Hannahversary" Reclaiming the Legacy

The special, streaming on both Disney+ and Hulu, marks exactly two decades since the show's 2006 debut. For Cyrus, this project is a "reclaiming" of her dual identity. "I used to think of Hannah as something separate from myself," she told Variety. "This special is my merging of Hannah and Miley together." Disney executives confirmed that Cyrus was "adamant" about the special being a "love letter to the fans," who have streamed over half a billion hours of the original series to date.

Special Features and Global Reunions

The anniversary event was filmed in front of a live studio audience in February and promises a deep dive into the show's cultural impact:

The Alex Cooper Interview: Cyrus sits down with the Call Her Daddy host for an in-depth, intimate conversation about the show’s creation and the pressure of child stardom.

Iconic Set Recreations: Fans will see the return of the Stewart family living room and the legendary Hannah Montana closet.