Dwayne Johnson, Anne Hathaway and Bob Iger Named 2026 Disney Legends
On August 16, 2026, The Walt Disney Company announced its 2026 class of Disney Legends, recognizing former CEO Bob Iger, Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway, and multi-hyphenate Dwayne Johnson with the corporation’s highest honor at the Honda Center in Anaheim, according to reporting by ABC7. The 39-year tradition celebrates individuals who have significantly shaped the corporate legacy.
The 2026 induction class features eleven honorees spanning film, television, animation, music, and imagineering. According to official company announcements from The Walt Disney Company, the roster acknowledges stars, storytellers and leaders from across the company.
The Leadership and Executive Legacy
According to ABC7 reporting, the induction of former Chairman and CEO Bob Iger marks a full-circle moment for the executive. Iger led the company through its most aggressive era of growth, highlighted by high-profile acquisitions including Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm. Alongside him steps Kim Irvine from the executive ranks, a Walt Disney Imagineering veteran of 55 years who has spearheaded creative development at Disneyland Park over the course of several decades.
Honoring the Voices of Animation and Stage
The 2026 class also spotlights the artists who provided the definitive sounds and animation styles for generations of viewers. As reported by ABC7, Susan Egan—the voice of Megara in Hercules and Broadway’s original Belle—receives this distinction alongside the Jonas Brothers, who are being honored as they mark their 20th anniversary. Pulitzer Prize-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind the hits of Moana and Encanto, is also included in the music and film category.
ABC7 notes that recognition for animation and vocal performance also goes to Eric Goldberg, who animated the Genie in Aladdin, and Alan Tudyk, a fixture at Disney Animation who has contributed a voice role to every single film produced by the studio beginning with King Candy in 2012’s Wreck-It Ralph.
Blockbuster Architects and Cultural Figures
Architects of major cinematic franchises also populate the 2026 roster. According to source reports from ABC7, producer Jerry Bruckheimer, who steered the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and Chris Berman, the foundational voice of ESPN for over 40 years, are among the inductees.
On the acting front, honorees include Anne Hathaway, who got her start as Mia Thermopolis in The Princess Diaries, and Dwayne Johnson, whose work spans voicing the demigod Maui in Moana to starring in live-action features like Jungle Cruise, according to The Walt Disney Company.
Ceremony Logistics and Global Access
Ryan Seacrest will host the induction ceremony on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Honda Center. For fans unable to attend the live event in Anaheim, the ceremony will stream on Disney+, according to ABC7. With this new class, the total number of recognized Disney Legends will rise to 329.