Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway, & More Inducted as Disney Legends
Disney has announced the latest slate of honorees for its Disney Legends Award. The roster will be celebrated during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim.
Event and ceremony details
The D23 event runs August 14–16 in Anaheim, California. The Disney Legends ceremony takes place Sunday, August 16, at 1:30 p.m. PT at the Honda Center.
Emmy winner Ryan Seacrest will return as ceremony host. The program will stream on Disney+ for viewers at home.
2026 honorees
- Bob Iger — former chairman and CEO, led Disney for roughly two decades.
- Susan Egan — stage and screen performer linked to Disney roles.
- Dwayne Johnson — actor who brought characters to life on film.
- Anne Hathaway — award-winning actor with notable Disney performances.
- Alan Tudyk — versatile actor known for voice and live-action roles.
- The Jonas Brothers — musicians who shaped a generation of Disney music.
- Lin-Manuel Miranda — songwriter who contributed to recent Disney films.
- Eric Goldberg — animator behind many cherished character moments.
- Jerry Bruckheimer — prolific producer with major studio credits.
- Chris Berman — longtime sports broadcaster with a distinctive voice.
- Kim Irvine — senior creative at Walt Disney Imagineering.
Notable highlights
The announcement — Lin-Manuel Miranda, Anne Hathaway, & More Inducted as Disney Legends — shows broad creative influence. Honorees represent acting, music, animation, production, broadcasting, and theme-park design.
Bob Iger’s leadership and Miranda’s songwriting received particular attention. The Jonas Brothers and Eric Goldberg highlight Disney’s music and animation legacies.
History and legacy
The Disney Legends program began in 1987. Fred MacMurray was among the first honorees that year.
Including this year’s class, the list now totals 329 Disney Legends. Past recipients include Dame Julie Andrews, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Dame Angela Lansbury, Alan Menken, Idina Menzel, and the Sherman Brothers.
Filmogaz.com will provide coverage and updates during the D23 weekend. Expect profiles and ceremony highlights following the event.
