"We're officially going back to the best of both worlds": Fans celebrate as Miley Cyrus reunites with Hannah Montana in 20th anniversary special

Miley Cyrus appears at World of Disney - Source: Getty
Miley Cyrus appears at World of Disney - Source: Getty

Miley Cyrus is set to celebrate two decades of Hannah Montana with a Disney+ special that promises behind-the-scenes stories and reflections on the series' lasting cultural impact.

In a report by Variety on Tuesday, February 17, Disney+ will debut Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special on March 24, to be filmed in a live studio audience.

Miley Cyrus herself will appear for an interview with Alex Cooper and will revisit never-before-seen moments in the show's sets.

Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana "Best of Both Worlds" Tour at Nassau Coliseum - December 27, 2007 - Source: Getty
Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana "Best of Both Worlds" Tour at Nassau Coliseum - December 27, 2007 - Source: Getty

Along with the announcement, the pop star released a statement, reflecting on her iconic role.

"'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.

Miley Cyrus, who's now 33, was only 13 when she headlined the sitcom in 2006, playing a typical teenager as Miley Stewart, who actually lives a double life. Little do people know that she is the famous pop singer Hannah Montana, and only her family and closest friends know this secret.

The Flowers singer continued in her 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."

Following the news, social media lit up with joyful reactions to the forthcoming Hannah Montana anniversary special.

"We’re officially going back to the best of both worlds," a fan wrote on X/Twitter, which is a wordplay on Hannah Montana's hit soundtrack.
"Yesss, bringing back childhood memories," another commented.
"I SPEAK FOR EVERYONE WHEN I SAY WE WILL BE WATCHING," one declared.

Other users chimed in, saying,

"Omg yesss! Best of both worlds loading... Can't wait to see Miley spill all the tea from those wig-changing days. March 24 can't come soon enough!" an online user said.
"WE ARE SO BACK HANNAH MONTANA," one replied.
"Hannah Montana turning 20 is wild! Never watched back in the day but this Miley special with Alex Cooper looks like it'll be fun...!!" another stated.
"OMGGG Hannah Montana was literally my entire childhood March 24 can’t come soon enough! Miley better give us some of those iconic wigs and songs… Disney+ about to break the internet again," a fan posted.

A look back at Miley Cyrus's iconic character, Hannah Montana

Hannah Montana ran for four seasons, premiering on March 24, 2006, and airing its final episode on January 16, 2011, with a total of 98 episodes.

Amidst the TV show's run, the film Hannah Montana: The Movie was also released in 2009, in which her father takes her to Crowley Corners, Tennessee, to reconnect with her roots while an undercover journalist follows her.

The character became Miley Cyrus's breakthrough, catapulting her career to the front. In 2024, she became the youngest person ever to be recognized as a Disney Legend, a moniker given to those who have greatly influenced the company.

Meanwhile, Miley Cyrus already hinted at the forthcoming 20th anniversary special episode on Feb. 13, wherein she published a string of throwback photos from her Hannah Montana days. She captioned her nostalgia-filled Instagram post with:

"Going through the archives… so many memories. xoMC"

The implication solidified when Disney+ commented under Miley Cyrus's photos:

"Forever iconic."

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Edited by Gladys Altamarino