Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a memorable appearance at the Hawaiian premiere of Disney’s Moana 2, joined by his daughters, Jasmine (7) and Tiana (5). The trio spoke with Terri Seymour from Extra, where Jasmine and Tiana enthusiastically shared their experiences as “Moana-Be’s” contributing to the film.

Jasmine humorously gave her father some recording booth advice, prompting “The Final Boss” to joke, “Two minutes of acting and already better than Daddy.” Both daughters expressed their love for Maui’s new song, “Can I Get a Che Hoo?” from the sequel’s soundtrack, showing their excitement for their dad’s iconic role. Listen here:

Moana 2’s Empowering Message

Johnson emphasized the empowering message of Moana 2, highlighting its importance for audiences of all ages. He shared how the movie inspires viewers to rise above challenges and believe in themselves: “It empowers little ones and big ones all at the same time,” he explained.

The actor also reflected on the deeply personal journey of filming Moana, mentioning that he recently wrapped production for the live-action adaptation of the original movie in Hawaii. Recalling his teenage years in the same area, he said:

“It’s a full circle moment… 15 miles that way, I was getting arrested when I was 15 years old… to now be able to come and bring live-action Moana here.”

The premiere also featured WWE superstars Cody Rhodes, Becky Lynch, and Seth Rollins, adding even more star power to the event.

Moana 2 debuts in theaters on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, just in time for Thanksgiving.