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Jonas Brothers named Disney Legends in Television and Music category as D23 closes
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Jonas Brothers named Disney Legends in Television and Music category as D23 closes

In an interview ahead of the final day of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the Jonas Brothers reflect on a long creative relationship with Disney, including Hollywood Records-era breakthroughs and their return to Disney-led projects.

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The Jonas Brothers are set to be honored as Disney Legends during the final day of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa, a multi-day celebration of Disney storytelling and innovation across entertainment and experiences. Disney said the ceremony will recognize the “icons behind the magic” who have made a lasting impact on the company, with the Jonas Brothers receiving the award in the Television and Music category.

Disney also outlined a roster of 13 Disney Legends for this year’s top honor, including Chris Berman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Susan Egan, Eric Goldberg, Anne Hathaway, Bob Iger, Kim Irvine, Dwayne Johnson, the Jonas Brothers, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Alan Tudyk. The company framed the Disney Legends Awards as its highest honor and tied the event to the closing chapter of D23.

In an exclusive Q&A, Nick Jonas described the recognition as “surreal,” pointing to what he called a “long-standing” relationship with Disney dating back to the early 2000s. He said that partnering with Disney early helped shape the band’s career and that Disney remains, in his view, a uniquely effective creative partner across later life stages and roles.

Joe Jonas focused on Disney as a formative part of his childhood. He recalled watching Disney films repeatedly and singled out the song “Gaston” from Beauty and the Beast as one of his earliest language moments, using that memory to underscore the emotional significance of being recognized by the company behind that creative universe.

Kevin Jonas linked the award to growing up immersed in Disney across work and everyday fandom. He said the brothers’ relationship with Disney spans projects including JONAS and Camp Rock, and he described Disney as having been “part of our world” early. In the same interview, the brothers also discussed how Disney’s music and television pipeline helped them move from teen fame toward longer-running careers.

A major theme in the discussion was how Disney-backed marketing and platforms helped convert early recordings into mass audience reach. Nick Jonas said that after signing with Hollywood Records in 2007, Disney’s adoption of their video for “Year 3000” coincided with a rapid jump in their live audience size, describing the change as occurring “virtually overnight.” He also pointed to subsequent work with Disney on Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2, and a series tied to the channel as part of what he characterized as Disney’s continuing belief in their next chapters.

The band also credited creative latitude as a key feature of the partnership. Joe Jonas said Disney supported them in creating music they were “really proud of,” describing studio work built around their musical influences. Kevin Jonas said that when Disney music appeared between shows and in music videos, it made them see how Disney’s broader distribution engine could amplify their output beyond a single project.

On-screen and behind-the-scenes collaboration came up in their reflections on Camp Rock and their broader Disney-channel generation. Nick Jonas said he was surprised when Camp Rock expanded the band’s on-camera roles through Connect 3, and he described how the show’s development deepened by Camp Rock 2. Joe Jonas said Camp Rock gave them a focus outside the Jonas Brothers identity, helping them differentiate while still remaining recognizable. Kevin Jonas, meanwhile, described JONAS and their Christmas film as examples of playing “heightened versions” of themselves as a creative outlet.

The brothers also discussed how the Disney channel stars of their era resonated with broader audiences, crediting Disney’s talent development and casting process. In the same conversation, Nick Jonas said a meeting with then-Disney CEO Bob Iger helped reopen dialogue after their 2010 return as a band, eventually leading to new Disney-linked projects. He cited ideas that began with a Christmas film concept, followed by discussion around Camp Rock 3, and then collaboration with Disney Parks on “Celebrate Happy.” In a more personal note, Kevin Jonas said hearing “Celebrate Happy” at Disneyland and later at his daughter’s school choir were both surprises that made the partnership feel especially close to home.

As a program, the Disney Legends Awards are described by Disney as a 39-year tradition that began with Fred MacMurray’s honor in 1987. Including this year’s class, Disney said a total of 329 Disney Legends have been named, listing past recipients such as Tim Allen, Julie Andrews, Miley Cyrus, Dwayne Johnson, and other entertainment and creative figures. The company also placed the Jonas Brothers within that long continuity, positioning the honor as both recognition and reinforcement of the brand’s multi-generational entertainment ecosystem.

Still, the company did not provide financial details tied to the recognition, nor did it disclose any new deal terms, production budgets, release dates, or performance targets for the Jonas Brothers’ future Disney projects. What the interview does make clear is the narrative Disney is emphasizing, namely that the band’s early integration into Disney platforms and later expansion into projects spanning television, music, and parks is part of why it views their influence as lasting enough for the Legends designation. Observers may be watching for whether Disney provides further specifics on any of the referenced upcoming or ongoing Disney collaborations following D23’s conclusion, including how the Parks side and entertainment units coordinate around music-led experiences.

Why It Matters

  • Disney is using D23 and the Disney Legends Awards to reinforce its strategy of tying entertainment, music, and theme-park experiences into one brand ecosystem.
  • The Jonas Brothers’ recognition highlights how Disney treats major music and television partnerships as long-term talent and storytelling relationships rather than one-off collaborations.
  • By elevating both Bob Iger and prominent entertainment figures, Disney is also indicating that senior leadership and cross-platform creative work remain central to its recognition framework.
  • For industry watchers, the interview’s emphasis on Disney Parks collaboration suggests the company continues to build audience touchpoints through music that can travel across media formats.

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Key Facts

  • Disney says the Disney Legends Award ceremony will mark the final day of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa.
  • The Jonas Brothers will receive the Disney Legends honor in the Television and Music category.
  • Disney named 13 individuals as this year’s Disney Legends, including Bob Iger, Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Alan Tudyk, alongside the Jonas Brothers.
  • Disney describes the Disney Legends Awards as a 39-year tradition that began in 1987 and totals 329 Disney Legends, including this year’s honorees.
  • In the interview, the Jonas Brothers cited early Disney-linked breakthroughs such as “Year 3000” and later projects including Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2, as well as Disney Parks work on “Celebrate Happy.”

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