The “Hannah Montana” 20th Anniversary Special debuts on Disney+ on March 24, 2026, marking exactly 20 years since the show’s 2006 premiere. One of the show’s main cast members, Emily Osment will not be present for the retrospective and shared an explanation on Instagram.
As anticipation around the reunion builds, fans have been speculating about which cast members would return for the special.
Emily Osment Confirms She Won’t Join ‘Hannah Montana’ Reunion
GettyEmily Osment, who played Lilly Truscott in the beloved Disney series, addressed her absence from the anniversary special in a post shared on Instagram. She revealed that due to scheduling conflicts with the show she is currently filming, she had to miss the special “Hannah Montana” show. In her Instagram caption, she shared in part,
“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…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.”
In her message, while expressing appreciation for her time on the show, she reflected on the impact the series had on her life and career, and thanked fans for their continued support over the years. While she won’t be part of the on-screen reunion, her comments made it clear she still holds the experience close.
Osment Continues Season Two of ‘Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage’
GettyEmily Osment stars as Mandy McAllister in “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage”, a “Young Sheldon” spinoff focusing on the couple’s early relationship challenges, financial struggles, and parenting, which premiered in October 2024.
The show serves as a direct continuation of the couple’s story from “Young Sheldon,” which Emily Osment explains in this YouTube video she was part of for three seasons.
‘Hannah Montana’ Celebrates 20 Years
Celebrating two decades since the 2006 debut, the anniversary special will include archived, recreated sets and reflections on the iconic series that launched a massive pop-culture franchise. Hosted by Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper, the special includes candid interviews with Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley and other cast members and nostalgic looks at archival materials.
The project aims to revist some of the series’ most memorable storylines while highlighting its cultural impact over the years.
