'9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later': Where to Watch The 2-Hour Michael Strahan Special
September 11, 2001, New York, New York, USA: New Yorkers wash the face of survivors as they exit ground zero after the 9 11 attack on the World Trade Center. New York USA - ZUMAmath 20010911_mda_t229_079
September 11, 2001, New York, New York, USA: New Yorkers wash the face of survivors as they exit ground zero after the 9 11 attack on the World Trade Center. New York USA - ZUMAmath 20010911_mda_t229_079
The 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, offers an opportunity to look back not only at the tragedy itself, but also at the extraordinary ways people found strength in one another afterward. From packed stadiums to Broadway stages and television screens, moments of shared joy became part of the healing process through 9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later.
A new ABC News Studios special revisits those moments, bringing together memories, archival footage, and reflections from people who experienced the aftermath firsthand.
When and where to watch the 9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later?
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9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later will air on ABC on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. EDT. The two-hour special will also become available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu the following day, September 2. An encore presentation is scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. EDT, airing on ABC, ABC News Live, Disney+, and Hulu.
September 11, 2001, New York, New York, USA: In the afternoon of September 11, 2001, a New York Fire Department fireman is passed an oxygen tank to help protect him from the caustic air that is dense with particles of pulverized glass and dry wall from the collapse of the twin towers after the 9 11 attack on the World Trade Center. New York USA - ZUMAne R 20010911_mda_t229_085
September 11, 2001, New York, New York, USA: In the afternoon of September 11, 2001, a New York Fire Department fireman is passed an oxygen tank to help protect him from the caustic air that is dense with particles of pulverized glass and dry wall from the collapse of the twin towers after the 9 11 attack on the World Trade Center. New York USA - ZUMAne R 20010911_mda_t229_085
Viewers should check their local ABC listings for channel information and possible time-zone adjustments. Streaming access to Disney+ and Hulu requires a subscription. The special’s broadcast schedule may vary depending on the viewer’s location, so checking local listings is the best way to confirm the exact airtime. Those planning to stream can watch it through their Disney+ or Hulu subscription once it becomes available.
For those wondering what the special will explore, its focus goes far beyond a historical retelling.
What 9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later is about?
Hosted by Good Morning America co-anchor Michael Strahan, the two-hour documentary examines how sports, music, Broadway, comedy, and the media helped Americans begin healing after the September 11 attacks. Rather than retelling the events of that day, it focuses on the months that followed and the ways entertainment and shared experiences helped restore a sense of community and hope.
The special combines archival footage with personal interviews featuring Derek Jeter, Jon Bon Jovi, Matthew Broderick, Billy Crystal, Pete Davidson, Jimmy Fallon, Mark Messier, Jon Stewart, Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Martha Raddatz, Victor Cruz, and others. Strahan also reflects on his own experience as a New York Giants player and how returning to the field offered people a way to reconnect during an incredibly difficult period.
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America Under Attack: New York 911 Sep 06, 2001; New York, NY, USA; The buildings opposite the World Trade Towers reflecting their sunlit facade before the sky fell and Manhattan became a living hell. New York New York USA
America Under Attack: New York 911 Sep 06, 2001; New York, NY, USA; The buildings opposite the World Trade Towers reflecting their sunlit facade before the sky fell and Manhattan became a living hell. New York New York USA
By looking at moments of resilience rather than focusing solely on tragedy, the documentary aims to honor the people who helped communities move forward. Its stories highlight how sports, performance, humor, and journalism provided comfort when the country needed it most. The special also serves as a reminder that healing was not immediate. It happened through countless shared experiences that gradually helped Americans rediscover connection, normalcy, and joy.
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Want to revisit the stories of resilience surrounding September 11? Let us know in the comments!
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Edited By: Itti Mahajan
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