The Rock responds to being named Disney Legend
Last week it announced that The Rock would be honored with the Disney Legends Award in August 2026.
The Rock responded to the announcement that he will be honored with the award on August 16 at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. He expressed appreciation for the Disney team behind-the-scenes who made it possible.
“I was really moved when I received “the call” as that certain voice on the other line said I would be receiving Disney’s highest honor ~ Disney Legends Award.”
“This honor recognizes individuals with significant and global impacts on @Disney. I’m moved. THANK YOU.”
“I believe in hard work, being grateful, being humble, being good to people, taking care of people, and respecting that the trust they put in you to deliver, is sacred.”
“And where and when can, always, always, always try and deliver a little joy for folks around the world.”
“Thank you Josh, Alan, Dana, Asad, David, Steve, executive teams, Imagineers, every Disney employee and cast member around the world.”
“Looking forward to pulling up and showing my gratitude in person at the ceremony!”
“And course saying…YOU’RE WELCOOOOOOME #DisneyLegends” posted The Rock.
This year, the live-action remake for the 2016 animated film Moana is slated for release on July 10. The Rock voiced Maui in the original animated movie and reprises the role in the live-action adaptation.
I was really moved when I received “the call” as that certain voice on the other line said I would be receiving Disney’s highest honor ~ Disney Legends Award.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) March 30, 2026
This honor recognizes individuals with significant and global impacts on @Disney.
I’m moved. THANK YOU.
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