Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a special visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii during the opening weekend of “Moana 2.” The actor, who voices the character Maui in the Disney franchise, took the time to connect with members of the military community and their families.
Sharing moments from his visit on social media, Johnson expressed his gratitude to all the military men and women for their service. He described the experience as a great day filled with handshakes, hugs, tears, and selfies with the soldiers. The actor tweeted, “My absolute honor to once again come back to scared land, and spend time with our soldiers and their families at JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM here in Oahu, Hawaii. Boundlessly grateful to all our military men and women & their families for their service.”
Ending his post with a message of patriotism, Johnson wrote, “God bless you, and your families. Forever a proud patriot as our freedom is our greatest privilege.” The actor has been in Hawaii for a few weeks leading up to the premiere of “Moana 2” this weekend.
The movie has already made a significant impact at the box office, grossing $221 million over the five-day holiday weekend. Johnson’s visit to the military base highlights his commitment to honoring and supporting the men and women who serve in the armed forces.