Miley Cyrus is ready to look back to where it all began.
Disney announced Monday that a Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special is coming to Disney+ on March 24. The special will “celebrate the iconic series that defined a generation — exactly two decades after its Disney Channel debut.”
Cyrus will join the special, to be filmed in front a live studio audience, for an exclusive, in-depth interview with Call Her Daddy podcast host Alex Cooper. The conversation will “offer an intimate look at the creation of one of pop culture’s most iconic characters and the lasting impact the show and character have had on fans around the world.”
Throughout the special, Cyrus will revisit the music and moments from the show, with the some of the series’ sets brought back to life including the Hannah Montana closet and Stewart family living room. Fans will also be treated to never-before-seen archival footage.
‘“Hannah Montana’ will always be a part of who I am. What started as a TV show became a shared experience that shaped my life and the lives of so many fans, and I’ll always be thankful for that connection,” Cyrus said in a statement. “The fact that it still means so much to people all these years later is something I’m very proud of. This ‘Hannahversary’ is my way of celebrating and thanking the fans who’ve stood by me for 20 years.”
“‘Hannah Montana’ opened the door for so many fans to dream big, sing loud, and embrace every side of themselves, which is why its legacy continues to shine across generations,” said Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “Partnering with Miley on this special is a dream, and we want it to be a love letter to the fans, who remain as passionate today as they were when the series debuted almost 20 years ago.”
The anniversary special is produced by HopeTown Entertainment and Unwell Productions. Ashley Edens serves as showrunner, with Cyrus, Tish Cyrus-Purcell, Cooper and Matt Kaplan executive producing.
Cyrus was crowned a Disney Legend in 2024 where she looked back at the show and character with gratitude.
Ahead of the anniversary special, a Hannah Montana Collection will be available on Disney+ in addition to being able to stream all four seasons of the Disney series, Hannah Montana: The Movie and Hannah Montana and Miley Cyrus: The Best of Both Worlds Concert.
Premiering two decades ago, the series about a teenager living a double life as a pop star became a hit phenomenon that launched Cyrus’ career. Cyrus starred in the series alongside her father Billy Ray Cyrus, Emily Osment, Mitchell Musso and Jason Earles. The series welcomed a myriad of famous guest stars including Dolly Parton, the Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez and more.
The Hannah Montana catalog has amassed more than half a billion hours streamed globally on Disney+ to date. With music released simultaneously with the show, the Emmy-nominated series achieved 14 platinum and 18 gold albums worldwide.
Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special will be available on Disney+ on March 24.