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Fans have ridiculed the appearance of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson in Disney’s upcoming live-action Moana remake

Mar 25, 2026, 7:33 AM | Updated: 9:04 am

If you spent your morning scrolling through social media, you’ve likely seen the heated debate surrounding the first look at Disney’s live-action Moana. While fans are hyped to see the beloved Polynesian tale come to life, there’s one recurring complaint that’s honestly pretty funny: people think The Rock is too small and they are not liking him with actual hair.

Yes, you read that right.

Dwayne Johnson—a man who is essentially built like a literal mountain—is being called “underwhelming” by some eagle-eyed fans who think his live-action Maui doesn’t quite match the hulking, god-like proportions of the animated character.

In addition, “That wig they put on the rock is killing me,” one user said in the YouTube comments of the trailer, while another wrote, “Do you know why this is Rock Johnson’s best role? Because instead of being bald, he has long, shoulder-length hair.”

Look, I get it. The animated Maui has a silhouette that defies the laws of physics. But let’s be real for a second: the man has been training for this role like he’s prepping for a triple-threat match at WrestleMania. If we’re calling 6-foot-5, 260 pounds of pure muscle “small,” then the rest of us mere mortals in Denver are in serious trouble.

Let’s try to keep things in perspective, folks. It’s a movie, not a bodybuilding competition. Whether he’s big enough or not, we’re all going to be singing “You’re Welcome” at the top of our lungs when this hits theaters July 10th.

Are you team “He’s perfect” or team “Bring on the CGI muscles”? Let us know your thoughts.

 

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