Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson posed for a rare family photo Thursday while attending the world premiere of Moana 2 in Hawaii.
The actor, 52, who voices Maui in the franchise and plays the character in the live-action remake, joined his wife Lauren Hashian, 40, their daughters Jasmine, eight, and Tiana, six, and his mother Ata Johnson, 76 , on the red carpet.
The ex-wrestler looked stylish in a mint green suit and leaf necklace – paired with tinted shades as he joined his loved ones.
The Rock’s eldest daughter, Simone Garcia Johnson, 23, also posed with her father at the premiere – the film is set to be released on November 27.
Garcia – whose mother is Dany Garcia – has followed her father into the wrestling world as Ava Raine.
#MOANALiveAction is expected to premiere in theaters on July 10, 2026.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson posed for a rare family photo as he attended the world premiere of Moana 2 in Hawaii on Thursday – photo of wife Lauren Hashian, daughters Jasmine, eight, and Tiana, six, and mother Ata Johnson, 76
The Rock memorably sang You’re Welcome in the 2016 animated classic
Thomas Kail will direct the live-action version and famed Broadway star Lin Manuel Miranda will score the film.
Kail is working from a screenplay by Jared Bush, who wrote the fully animated Moana (2016), which became a huge hit with fans, grossing $687.2 million while working on a budget of $150-175 million.
In Moana, the title character sets sail to find Maui to save her island from ecological disaster.
She convinces him to accompany her on her journey to recover his magical fishhook and recover the heart stone he stole from the goddess Te Fiti.
Moana is something of a passion project for The Rock, as he has Samoan citizenship due to his mother being Samoan, according to IMDb.
“This story is my culture, and this story is emblematic of the grace and fighting power of our people. I wear this culture proudly on my skin and in my soul,” he said of Moana.
“There is no better world for us to honor our people’s story, our passion and our purpose than through the realm of music and dance, which is at the core of who we are as Polynesian people.”
Sean Bailey, Disney Live Action’s president of production, acknowledged that only seven years had passed since the animated film Moana was released, but noted that Disney’s 100th anniversary celebration contributed to the decision to make the film as can be recreated quickly.
The Rock’s eldest daughter, Simone Garcia Johnson, 23, also posed with her father at the premiere – the film is set for release on November 27
Auli’i Cravalho, 23, who voiced Moana in the 2016 film, reprises the titular voice role for the second part of the animated version
The pair posed with Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman
Johnson first announced the live-action remake in April 2023.
He tweeted: ‘Humbled to say we’re bringing the beautiful story of #MOANA to the live action big screen!
“#MAUI changed my life (miss you grandpa) and I’m honored to partner with @DisneyStudios to tell our story through the realm of music and dance, which is at the core of who we are as Polynesian people.”
The Fast and Furious actor shared more about the upcoming film in a pre-recorded message with his daughters, including the inspiration he gets from his late grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia.
Johnson spoke more during the pre-recorded segment with his daughters, saying via Variety, “We are so excited and happy to announce that a live action remake of Moana is in the works. Moana, Grandma Tala, the music, the dance, Te Fiti, Pua the pig, the village, the beautiful powerful ocean and one more…what are they guys? Oh, kind regards…Heihei the chicken! Just kidding. Heihei will be in it, but of course Maui will be in it too.
“Many of you may not know the brilliant team at Disney Animation, my partners. We found so much inspiration for Maui in the mana and presence of my late grandfather, the legendary High Chief Peter Maivia.
“He walked in and lit up the room — the energy, the tattoos, the hair, the body. [sings with daughters] “When you star as a demigod” Thank you. Sorry, I’m getting caught up in the moment.
The animated sequel Moana 2 will be released on November 27
“As you can see – perfect timing as the sun rises – how deep the story is for me, because when I bring Maui to life, I do it in a sense in the spirit of my grandfather. So it is still very early in the process. There is still so much more work to do.
‘But until then, there’s one more thing I need to start this journey off right. Girls want to get that special thing daddy needs, right? [Bring out his staff] Wow, you’re daddy’s daughters. You are so strong. Thanks a lot, guys.”
He concluded, “We’re going into the ocean. Yes. Oh, look at the love I have. Is Dad Maui? No! Would you like an ice cream? Yes! So daddy is Maui.”