Overview
- Johnson was honored on Sunday, August 16, at D23 with the Disney Legend award, which Emily Blunt presented during the ceremony.
- In his acceptance speech he emphasized fatherhood, recalled taking his daughter Simone to Disneyland, and led the crowd in singing Happy Birthday to her.
- The induction notes Johnson’s long collaboration with Disney, including roles in the Moana films, Jungle Cruise and a 2024 first‑look pact between Seven Bucks Productions and Disney.
- The 2026 Legends class also includes Bob Iger, Anne Hathaway, Lin‑Manuel Miranda and the Jonas Brothers, and the ceremony has been reported to be available to stream on Disney+.
- Some outlets described the honor as the first Disney Legends induction for a WWE star, a reported characterization that underscores Johnson’s cross‑industry journey and his public focus on Pacific Islander visibility and family in his work.