“9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later” Coming Soon To ABC, Disney+ & Hulu
Just ahead of the 25th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11, Disney has announced details on a new documentary called “9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later”, which tells the story of what helped people heal in the wake of tragedy remains relatively untold.
The new primetime special explores how sports, music, Broadway and comedy helped Americans rediscover joy and begin to heal in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. “9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later,” produced in partnership with Michael Strahan and Constance Schwartz-Morini’s SMAC Productions, A+E Factual Studios, Derek Jeter’s Cap 2 Productions and The Montag Group for ABC News Studios, is led by “Good Morning America” co-anchor Michael Strahan and premieres Tuesday, 1st September 2026 at 9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT, on ABC and it will stream the next day on Disney+ and Hulu on Wednesday 2nd September 2026.
Through powerful archival footage and deeply personal interviews, the two-hour special reveals how sports, music, Broadway and comedy became unexpected sources of comfort, connection and hope after one of the darkest days in American history. As New York City and the country searched for a way forward, these shared experiences on the field, on the stage or on television restored a sense of community, resilience and optimism that brought people together.
Michael Strahan said in a statement regarding the new show:
“Sept. 11 was one of the scariest moments of my life. I remember the shock, the heartbreak and the feeling that nothing would ever be the same again. All I could think about was the people who had lost loved ones and the incredible courage of the first responders. Football didn’t seem important. But when we returned to the field, I realized it was about more than the game. It gave people a chance to come together, support one another, and begin to heal. This story is about honoring the lives we lost, celebrating the heroes who showed extraordinary courage, and reminding us that even in our darkest moments, we’re stronger when we stand together”.
The special shines a light on the people, places and moments that shaped the nation’s recovery in the days, weeks and months after Sept. 11 and features firsthand interviews with the athletes, entertainers, journalists, first responders and cultural figures who were instrumental in our collective healing. Participants include MLB Hall of Famer and New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter, comedian and actor Pete Davidson, music icon Jon Bon Jovi, comedian and “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart, “GMA” co-anchors Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos, ABC News chief global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz, Tony and Emmy Award-winner Billy Crystal, Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick, Emmy Award- winning host Jimmy Fallon, NHL Hall of Famer Mark Messier and New York Giants great Victor Cruz, among others. They reflect on where they were when the attacks unfolded, what they witnessed, and how shared experiences through sports, music, comedy and the arts helped Americans rediscover hope, unity and a sense of normalcy.
There will be an encore simulcast of “9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later” on Friday, 11th September 2026 (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC, ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu.
“9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later” is produced by SMAC Productions, A+E Factual Studios and Cap 2 Productions for ABC News Studios. Constance Schwartz-Morini and FredAnthony Smith serve as executive producers for SMAC Productions. Steve Ascher, Jessica Conway, Stephen Mintz and Sharon Scott serve as executive producers for A+E Factual Studios. Derek Jeter serves as executive producer for Cap 2 Productions. Sandy Montag serves as executive producer for The Montag Group. David Check serves as showrunner and executive producer. David Sloan is senior executive producer, and Eamon McNiff is executive producer for ABC News Studios.
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