The Walt Disney Company has just announced the 2026 of Disney Legends!
The company will honor several stars with the Disney Legend Award at this summer’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, celebrating their contributions to Disney over the years.
Among this year’s honorees include Anne Hathaway, Jonas Brothers, Dwayne Johnson and former CEO Bob Iger, who just recently stepped down for a second time.
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“D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is where we come together to give our incredible fans an early look at what’s coming next across our company, while celebrating the legacy of the extraordinary people whose creativity has shaped Disney into what it is today,” newly minted CEO Josh D’Amaro said in a statement. “It’s an honor to celebrate our Disney Legends — their impact is felt in everything we do and recognizing them alongside the fans who love their work is what makes this event so meaningful.”
The Disney Legends Award honorees “represent the extraordinary breadth of talent and storytellers who have defined Disney across entertainment, storytelling, and experiences for generations. From performance and animation, to music and sports, to leadership and Imagineering, these honorees have shaped how audiences around the world connect with Disney stories.”
Past honorees include Miley Cyrus, Elton John, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sherman Brothers, Angela Lansbury, Kurt Russell, Dick Van Dyke, Tim Allen, Alan Menken and many more.
The 2026 Disney Legends Award ceremony will take place on the final day of D23, August 16th, in Anaheim, Calif.
Keep reading below to see the full list of 2026 Disney Legend Award honorees…
Chris Berman (Television)
Jerry Bruckheimer (Film)
Susan Egan (Voice)
Eric Goldberg (Animation)
Anne Hathaway (Film)
Bob Iger (Leadership)
Kim Irvine (Imagineering)
Dwayne Johnson (Film & Voice)
Jonas Brothers (Television & Music)
Lin-Manuel Miranda (Film & Music)
Alan Tudyk (Film & Voice)