The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) is set to be honored as a Disney Legend at the 2026 awards ceremony, recognizing his contributions to film and voice work with the company. The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, August 16th, 2026, at the Honda Center during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
Disney announced Johnson as one of 11 honorees for the 2026 class. The ceremony will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and celebrate individuals who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy.
Johnson's Disney Career
The WWE superstar voiced the demigod Maui in Disney's animated film Moana, then reprised the role in Moana 2, which grossed more than $1 billion worldwide. 'The Great One' will reinvent the part for the highly anticipated live-action Moana, set to release in Summer 2026.
As per Disney's official announcement, Johnson's career has been defined by breaking stereotypes and bold transformations. As his professional football dreams ended at 23, he became the most popular and successful wrestler of all time before transitioning to acting.
Box Office Success
Johnson made his film debut in 2001's The Mummy Returns and landed his first leading role in The Scorpion King the following year. His films have grossed more than $15 billion globally, making him one of the top five box-office stars of all time.
The actor has appeared in more than 40 films, including reviving blockbuster franchises like Fast & Furious in 2011 and rebooting Jumanji in 2017. His recent projects include Red One (2024) and Zootopia 2 (2025).
2026 Disney Legends Class
Johnson joins 10 other honorees at the ceremony, including Chris Berman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Susan Egan, Eric Goldberg, Anne Hathaway, Bob Iger, Kim Irvine, Jonas Brothers, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Alan Tudyk. The Disney Legends Award recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the Walt Disney Company.
