The “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” hits Disney+ on March 24, 2026, and features Miley Cyrus in conversation with Alex Cooper, the host of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. 

The reunion will feature interviews with Miley Cyrus, reflecting on the experience that launched her career into stardom and influenced Y2K pop culture. 

It will also likely look back at popular and impactful moments from the show, which first aired in 2006. The show produced hit songs like “The Best of Both Worlds,” “Nobody’s Perfect” and “The Climb,” sung by Miley Cyrus. The show also inspired and fed Y2K fashion and culture.

The news of the reunion is gaining traction on social media and the reunion is being coined with the hashtag, “#Hannahversary.” Many fans are excited to watch the reunion and reminisce on fond memories of childhood and adolescence. 

One of those fans is Madison Henning, a freshman political science and sociology major. She grew up watching “Hannah Montana” and said it had an immense impact on her childhood.

“I want to watch [the reunion] because I think it’ll be really cool and also make you feel a little old when you realize it was 20 years ago,” Henning said.

Tara Middlebrooks, a freshman marketing major, also grew up watching “Hannah Montana.” She said the reunion is bringing back the nostalgia of watching the show in her childhood.

“It was always on when I came home from school,” Middlebrooks said. “The show kind of teaches us to not hide who you truly are.” 

A central theme in “Hannah Montana” is identity and duality, resonating with young viewers because they are growing up and trying to figure out who they are. 

“I loved it my whole childhood,” Henning said. “I would watch it all the time. It was something that I really, truly enjoyed.” 

Sarah Crowder, a senior criminal justice major, also grew up with the show “Hannah Montana.”

“‘Hannah Montana’ shaped my childhood by just making me feel like I could be myself, and be who I am and love myself for that,” Crowder said. 

Crowder also mentioned how she planned her sorority’s big-little reveal with a “Hannah Montana” theme. 

“The theme was ‘The Best of Both Worlds,'” Crowder said. On the box, I wrote, ‘Jayden, you and I are The Best of Both Worlds.’ I was [dressed as] Miley, and then she was [dressed as] Hannah.” 

Hannah Montana was influential in many merchandising opportunities, from toys to clothing. 

“I had a Montana trivia board game that I would play with my family,” Henning said. “At one point I even wanted my name to be Hannah because I loved it so much.”

The show also featured outfits that contributed to Y2K fashion and culture.

“People wore whatever they wanted, like mix-matched outfits, whatever’s comfortable, that’s also cute and fun patterns and colors,” Crowder said. 

The reunion comes after a reemergence in Y2K fashion trends: low-rise jeans, chunky belts, layered tank tops, baby tees and flared jeans. Older fans are reminiscing on the fashion that they grew up with and younger fans appreciate the nostalgia and aesthetic. 

“[Y2K] evokes this youthful feeling and trends tend to come back around and we’re in that period right now too,” Henning said.

The return of Y2K contributes to the cultural trend cycle, where media and trends from the 2000s are being rediscovered. 

As for Alex Cooper hosting, there are various opinions. “Call Her Daddy” is known for candid conversations and raunchy relationship advice. Cooper is reportedly Spotify’s highest-paid female podcaster.

“I don’t really know much about her,” Henning said. “In general, I know she’s very big. I’m not really a podcast person, but I think it’ll probably be good.” 

Cooper is also known for her candid and unfiltered interview style. Audiences believe her content to be more mature than “Disney Channel.”  

“I’ve only heard of ‘Call Her Daddy’ for controversial reasons, but I’m sure it’ll be okay,” Middlebrooks said.

Many GCSU students are excited to tune in to the “Hannah Montana” reunion on March 24, 2026, on Disney+.