Miley Cyrus Brings the OG ‘Hannah Montana’ Crew to the Red Carpet For 20th Anniversary Premiere
Miley Cyrus reunited with the original cast of Hannah Montana this week at the world premiere of the show’s 20th Anniversary Special in Los Angeles. The event took place at the El Capitan Theatre, just a day before the special debuted on Disney+.
Cyrus walked the red carpet with her mother, Tish Cyrus, and her partner, Maxx Morando. Fans also saw many familiar faces from the classic Disney Channel series, including Jason Earles, Moisés Arias, Shanica Knowles, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, and Cody Linley. David Archuleta, who appeared in a memorable Season 3 episode, was also in attendance.
#MileyCyrus and the original cast of #HannahMontana attend the world premiere of the “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.” pic.twitter.com/uRwA0cmMNe
— Variety (@Variety) March 24, 2026
Emily Osment, who played Miley’s best friend on the show, shared on social media that she couldn’t attend because she is currently filming for the series Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.
She wrote, “Hannah Montana changed my life, it gave me a lifelong respect for this medium of comedy, it taught me discipline, patience, timing and respect working in an adult space so young. I can’t tell you what your sweet messages mean to me and how lucky I feel to have been apart of this once in a generation goliath of a television show. Thank you for letting me into your living rooms and I hope to still be there many years from now. Would never be where I am without you guys, working on another beautiful show I love so dearly. With all my heart, THANK YOU! ♥️ Lilly.”
New trailer for the Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special. Out March 24th.pic.twitter.com/VQWqrjTYC7
— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 17, 2026
Other notable attendees included newly minted Oscar winner Rei Ami, Willow and Jaden Smith, Lainey Wilson, JoJo Siwa, Ilona Maher, and Dara Reneé. The premiere brought together both stars from the original series and new faces, showing how the Hannah Montana legacy continues to resonate.
The 20th Anniversary Special is described as “a love letter to fans.” It features an in-depth interview with Miley Cyrus, conducted by Alex Cooper from the Call Her Daddy podcast. The special also gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at Cyrus’ personal archive, appearances from familiar faces, surprise guests, and a live musical performance by Cyrus herself.
This premiere was a perfect mix of nostalgia and excitement. Seeing Miley Cyrus and the original cast together again reminded fans why the show made such a lasting impact. What was your favorite Hannah Montana memory, and what are you most excited to see in the special? Share your thoughts in the comments.