Disney Announces 2026 Disney Legends Class for D23 Finale

Thirteen honorees span executives, performers, creators and Imagineers, highlighting the company’s focus on mentorship and craft stewardship.

Overview

Disney has confirmed a 13-person 2026 Disney Legends class that will be honored at the closing ceremony of D23, which will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
The roster mixes corporate leadership, star performers and creative artisans and includes Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson, Anne Hathaway, the Jonas Brothers, Lin‑Manuel Miranda, Jerry Bruckheimer, Chris Berman, Susan Egan, Eric Goldberg, Kim Irvine and Alan Tudyk.
D23 published preview Q&A profiles in the days before the ceremony that spotlight inductees’ careers, their approaches to craft, and their roles mentoring younger Disney artists and designers.
Individual profiles press specific themes: Kim Irvine reflects on 55 years in Imagineering and her daughterly link to Disney Legend Leota Toombs, Eric Goldberg credits Robin Williams in shaping the Genie, and Alan Tudyk discusses finding new voices for animated roles.
The Disney Legends Award is the company’s top internal honor and the 2026 class underscores Disney’s effort to celebrate institutional memory while signaling continued emphasis on preserving and evolving storytelling across parks, film and animation.