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Dwayne Johnson is "protective" of 'Moana' live-action because "the animated film was so good"
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: OTRC , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on Dwayne Johnson's thoughts on the live-action "Moana", readers can refer to the original source, ABC13 Houston.
Dwayne Johnson has expressed his investment in the live-action adaptation of "Moana". He feels a strong sense of responsibility towards the project. The reason behind his protective stance is the excellence of the original animated film.
Johnson's sentiment suggests that he wants to ensure the live-action version meets the high standard set by its animated counterpart. For more information on Dwayne Johnson's thoughts on the live-action "Moana", readers can refer to the original source, ABC13 Houston. Further details are available from this source, providing a more in-depth look at Johnson's perspective on the project.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) ·
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