Overview
- Dwayne Johnson received the Disney Legends Award at the D23 Expo, a ceremony reported across outlets on August 16 and 17 that added him to the 2026 honoree class.
- Emily Blunt made a surprise appearance to present the award and praised Johnson’s off-screen character during the ceremony.
- In his acceptance remarks Johnson spoke emotionally about fatherhood, recalled taking his eldest daughter to Disneyland, and led the crowd in singing “Happy Birthday” to his daughter Simone.
- Johnson’s induction highlights years of collaboration with Disney, including starring roles in Jungle Cruise and the live-action Moana and a 2024 first-look film deal for his Seven Bucks Productions.
- The 2026 Disney Legends list also includes figures such as Bob Iger, Anne Hathaway, Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Jonas Brothers, bringing the total number of honorees to 329 and underscoring Disney’s mix of creative and corporate recognition.