Miley Cyrus Brings ‘Hannah Montana’ Special to Life Using Dolly Parton’s Advice
Miley Cyrus took charge of a 20th-anniversary Hannah Montana special now slated to stream on Disney+ on March 24. She says she pushed the idea by promoting it before plans existed, following advice from her godmother, Dolly Parton.
How the idea started
The singer first teased anniversary plans in July 2025 on SiriusXM’s TikTok Radio. Fans immediately speculated about concerts, a reunion, or a full comeback.
At the time, Cyrus had no concrete project to show. The fan response helped persuade Disney to greenlight the special.
Production timeline
Formal planning did not begin until December. The main production work kicked off in January.
The project moved fast after that. Disney assembled the creative team and scheduling followed.
Early publicity tactic
Cyrus told Filmogaz.com she adopted a promotional trick from Dolly Parton. The tactic was to announce and promote first, then build the project.
Collaborators and creative choices
Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper interviewed Cyrus for the special. Cooper also advised cutting certain ideas that felt wrong to fans.
Cyrus emphasized authenticity in the revival. She said the special would avoid irony and viral stunts.
Fan focus and legacy
Cyrus views Hannah Montana as more than a television role. She stressed the character’s continued importance to many fans.
She acknowledged past antics, including a 10th-anniversary Instagram post joking about burying Hannah. Still, the new special was created as a tribute to fan loyalty.
- Miley Cyrus led the initiative.
- The special streams on Disney+ on March 24.
- Initial tease occurred in July 2025 on SiriusXM’s TikTok Radio.
- Planning began in December, with major work starting in January.
- Alex Cooper participated and interviewed Cyrus for the program.
- Dolly Parton influenced Cyrus’ promotional strategy.
