Superstar Returns Home: Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special Announced, Premiering March 2026

The 20th anniversary of the hit Disney Channel original series Hannah Montana is right around the corner. With that, the Walt Disney Company has put out a press release, announcing that Disney Legend Miley Cyrus will return home in a 20th anniversary Disney Plus special on the exact date the series debuted back in 2006.

With Miley Cyrus returning home, with plans to pull back the behind the scenes curtain more than ever before, it will truly be the best of both worlds for fans around the world.

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March 24, 2006, was the day that Hannah Montana first premiered on Disney Channel. Starring Miley Cyrus in the title role, the series ran until 2011, captivating audiences around the world.

Now, 20 years later, Miley Cyrus will return home for a Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special that will film in front of a live studio audience, that will premiere on March 24, 2026, exclusively on Disney Plus.

In regards to the special itself, it will include an interview that will be hosted by Alex Cooper. Along with never before seen behind the scenes content and recreations of the most famous sets from the series on deck, Disney also promises that "there will also be some familiar notes that find their way back into the spotlight."

In a statement to Variety, Miley Cyrus says that “"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."

The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special will premiere March 24, 2026, exclusively on Disney Plus.