Starring: Miley Cyrus, Emily Osment, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jason Earles
The famous blonde wig is back, but the stakes are far more adult, and the spotlight is unexpectedly shared. Hannah Montana: The Encore picks up the story fifteen years after the unforgettable night Miley Stewart (Miley Cyrus) revealed her secret to the world and made the choice to hang up her international pop persona forever.
Miley is now a serious, Grammy-winning rock artist and a single mother, having dedicated her adult life to running away from the bubblegum pop perfection and manufactured stardom of her past. She has forged a new, authentic musical identity.
The Viral Resurgence
However, life throws a chaotic curveball when Miley’s teenage daughter, naturally exploring the hidden corners of the family’s Nashville home, discovers the dusty, old “Hannah” trunk in the attic. Unaware of the gravity of the iconic artifact, the daughter playfully tries on the famous blonde wig, resulting in a spontaneous social media post that immediately goes viral, sparking a massive, global demand for a Hannah Montana comeback.
Simultaneously, a high-powered corporate developer threatens to bulldoze the beloved, nostalgic rural setting of Crowley Corners—Miley’s hometown and the place where she found her true self in The Movie—to build an impersonal luxury resort.
Reunion and Remix
Reluctantly, Miley returns to her Tennessee roots to face both her past and the threat to her hometown. She reunites with her lifelong best friend, Lilly Truscott (Emily Osment), who has successfully channeled her energy into a high-powered, sharp-suited music executive role. She also reconnects with her ever-wise father, Robby Ray Stewart (Billy Ray Cyrus), who offers his signature blend of homespun advice and emotional support. And back in the mix is Jackson Stewart (Jason Earles), who is likely running a surprisingly successful, if bizarre, local business.
To fight the corporate developer and save the soul of her hometown, Miley must confront the one thing she swore she’d never do again: perform as Hannah Montana.
Filled with emotional acoustic nostalgia, the promise of new, chart-topping hits that blend rock edge with pop polish, and the classic, heartwarming humor of the Stewart family dynamic, this film is a powerful journey about reconciling with your past. Miley learns that you don’t have to kill the old you to become the new you—you just have to remix it, proving that the Best of Both Worlds is truly her greatest strength.