She’ll always find her way back home.
Exactly 20 years ago today, “Hannah Montana” premiered on Disney Channel, introducing viewers to a new starlet in Miley Cyrus, who appeared as the titular pop star.
Today, Cyrus is putting her blonde wig back on to celebrate the teen sitcom’s legacy with a “Hannah Montana” 20th anniversary special streaming exclusively on Disney+.
“Hannah Montana” originally ran for four seasons between 2006 and 2011, with a feature film released in 2009. The series followed Miley Stewart (Cyrus), an “Ordinary Girl” by day and, when donning a blonde wig, a pop sensation known as Hannah Montana by night.
In the new special, Cyrus will step back into her character’s iconic closet and glittery wardrobe, in addition to a new intimate sit-down with Call Her Daddy host and “Hannah Montana” super fan Alex Cooper. Never-before-seen footage and recreations of the TV show’s memorable sets will also take center stage as Cyrus looks back on the moments, music and memories that defined her “Hannah Montana” era.
“‘Hannah Montana’ will always be a part of who I am,” Cyrus said in a release announcing the special. “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.”
‘Hannah Montana’ 20th anniversary special release time
The “Hannah Montana” 20th anniversary special will release today, March 24, at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT only on Disney+.
How to watch ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th anniversary special
Disney+ offers a number of subscription options, so you can find the one that works for you. With ads, a subscription costs $10.99/month; without ads, it’s $18.99/month or $189.99/year.
There are also Disney+ bundles with Hulu, Max, and ESPN+, so you can subscribe to up to three services at once and save over 40% every month. If you subscribe before 11:59 a.m. ET today, March 24, you’ll get your first three months of Disney+ and Hulu for just $4.99/month.
Who will be in the Hannah Montana’ 20th anniversary special?
In addition to Miley Cyrus, her mother Tish Cyrus-Purcell and father Billy Ray Cyrus, who starred in “Hannah Montana” as her character’s father, have been confirmed to appear in the special based on the trailer (which you can watch below).
Miley also confirmed to Variety that Selena Gomez, who also got her start on Disney Channel, will also cameo in the “Hannah Montana” special. Gomez played her “Wizards of Waverly Place” character Alex Russo in a 2009 crossover episode, but also appeared in three episodes of “Hannah Montana” as Mikayla, a rival pop star.
Hannah Montana’ 20th anniversary special trailer
