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disney legends 2026
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The gist
Anne Hathaway, Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson and 8 others were inducted as Disney Legends on Aug.
The honor marks a lasting impact on Disney, with Hathaway's 2026 box office crossing.
Background
The Disney Legends Awards is an annual ceremony held during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney's biennial exposition. The program began in 1987 with Fred MacMurray as the first recipient. Including the 2026 class, 329 people have been named Disney Legends. The 2026 ceremony took place on August 16 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
How it unfolded
- Aug 12, 2026ABC7 reports the Disney Legends Award Ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Honda Center, with Ryan Seacrest hosting.
- Aug 15, 2026Disney+ publishes an article confirming the list of 2026 Disney Legends honorees, including Anne Hathaway, Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson, and others.
- Aug 16, 2026The Disney Legends Awards ceremony takes place at the Honda Center, inducting 11 new Legends. Anne Hathaway tears up during her induction, and her 2026 box office crosses $2 billion.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Disney celebrates the honorees as individuals who have made a lasting impact on the company and its legacy.
- Analysts
- Hathaway's box office haul for 2026 exceeds $2 billion, driven by hits like 'The Odyssey' and 'The End of Oak Street'.