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Dwayne Johnson is "protective" of 'Moana' live-action because "the animated film was so good"
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· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on Dwayne Johnson's thoughts on a live-action Moana, readers can refer to the full story on ABC7 News.
In the Bay Area, fans of Disney's Moana may be interested to know that Dwayne Johnson has expressed a sense of protectiveness towards a potential live-action adaptation of the film. This sentiment is reportedly due to the high quality of the original animated movie. Johnson's involvement in the project is not detailed, but his concern for the live-action version suggests a personal investment in the story.
For more information on Dwayne Johnson's thoughts on a live-action Moana, readers can refer to the full story on ABC7 News.
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Category: local Published: June 28, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the Bay Area, fans of Disney's Moana may be interested to know that Dwayne Johnson has expressed a sense of protectiveness towards a potential live-action adaptation of the film. This sentiment is…
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