Dwayne Johnson Says ‘Real Masculinity’ Means Supporting Warrior Women as ‘Moana’ Surfs to CinemaCon

Home Film News Apr 16, 2026 4:02pm PT Dwayne Johnson Says ‘Real Masculinity’ Means Supporting Warrior Women as ‘Moana’ Surfs to CinemaCon By Rebecca Rubin Plus Icon Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter rebeccaarubin Latest Comedian Cat Cohen’s One-Woman Show ‘Broad Strokes’ Sets Off-Broadway Debut (EXCLUSIVE) 9 hours ago ‘I Always Say I’m a Terrible Actor’: Adrien Brody on Overcoming Anxieties for His Broadway Debut in Lindsey Ferrentino’s ‘Fear of 13’ 10 hours ago ‘I Play Rocky’ CinemaCon Trailer: Newcomer Anthony Ippolito Is Dead Ringer for Sylvester Stallone 18 hours ago See All Disney Movie theater owners got another look at Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson’s curly locks as the demigod Maui in Disney‘s live-action “Moana.” The studio brought an extended look at the remake to CinemaCon on Thursday, the annual movie theater trade show held at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. Johnson himself turned up to discuss his personal connection to the character of Maui, which he voiced in the animated original. Related Stories 'Evil Dead Burn' Trailer Horrifies CinemaCon With Gnarly Gore, Including Chopped-Off Fingers, Car Headrest Impalement and More