As 2026 approaches, marking the monumental 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana and the launch of Miley Cyrus’s illustrious career, the pop powerhouse has emerged as a top-tier contender to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show. But while fans are eager to see her on the world’s biggest stage, the artist herself harbors some reservations about the mammoth undertaking.
In a candid cover feature for Variety published Wednesday (March 18), Cyrus addressed the swirling speculation. “I’ve always viewed the Super Bowl as an immense amount of pressure,” she admitted. “To do it, I’d have to mentally reframe the experience so it isn’t just about the ‘Super Bowl.’ Otherwise, you’re constantly reminded that millions of eyes are on you, and it’s the most-watched broadcast on the planet.”
Despite the daunting scale, the Grammy-winning vocalist expressed confidence that she could deliver a show-stopping performance under the right circumstances. Her condition? The set would need to be a curated retrospective of her two-decade evolution, mirroring the approach of her upcoming Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, which debuts on Disney+ on March 24.
“If I could design it to be exactly what the ‘Hannah-versary’ represents—a nostalgic voyage through my discography where every song and era is honored for its unique identity—then I think I could find the resolve to do it,” she explained regarding the Big Game.
Since her breakout in 2006, Cyrus has transformed from a teenage phenomenon into a global musical force. Her storied career includes 63 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, headlined by chart-topping anthems like “Flowers” and “Wrecking Ball,” alongside five number-one albums on the Billboard 200.
Given her expansive catalog and undeniable stage presence, many view Cyrus as the ideal successor for the 2027 Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, following Bad Bunny’s 2026 performance. Her professional ties don’t hurt either; she recently collaborated with Beyoncé on “II Most Wanted,” maintaining a close proximity to the Jay-Z-led Roc Nation camp, which has overseen the halftime selection process since 2019.
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