Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, a Hollywood star, performed a dance on stage at the Walt Disney Studios presentation at CinemaCon.
The Wednesday event, which included Amy Poehler and Anthony Mackie among its star-studded guest list, was held at Caesars Palace’s The Colosseum in Las Vegas.
However, Dwayne, 51, went above and beyond to promote his upcoming film Moana 2 at the presentation.
In line with the historic Polynesian backdrop of the Moana paintings, he was joined on stage by the Polynesian dance group Nonosina.
The former professional wrestler was wearing a clinging white tank top that displayed his impressively musclebound torso.
Hollywood heartthrob Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson danced onstage during the Walt Disney Studios presentation at CinemaCon
It was Dwayne, 51, who pulled out the stops during the presentation while promoting his upcoming movie Moana 2
He was accompanied onstage by the Polynesian dance troupe Nonosina, in keeping with the ancient Polynesian setting of the Moana pictures
The former professional wrestler was wearing a clinging white tank top that displayed his impressively musclebound torso
He could be seen whirling energetically through his choreography, in front of a phalanx of backup dancers in traditional dress
Dwayne’s enormous tattoos and his marble-sculpted arms were both on display thanks to his plunging sleeveless shirt.
Dwayne’s enormous tattoo collection and his marble-sculpted arms were both on display thanks to his plunging sleeveless shirt.
He was seen whirling through his choreography with great energy, all while surrounded by a large group of support dancers dressed traditionally.
Dwayne, who is himself of Polynesian origin through his Samoan mother Mataniufeagaimaleata ‘Ata’ Fitisemanu, added, “As we say on the island, aloha.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, he continued, “One of the most life-changing experiences and life-changing roles for me is playing the character of Maui.”
During the event, Dwayne received an award from the National Association of Theater Owners, the organization that organizes CinemaCon.
Together with Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman, Bob Bagby, who assumed the role of executive board chair for the organization in October of last year, presented the trophy.
Following his exit from the stage, Dwayne proudly held his award and grinned broadly for the camera.
He managed to mingle a little with the upper class, including Disney Live Action president David Greenbaum and Alan Bergman.
‘As we say on the island, aloha,’ said Dwayne, who himself is of Polynesian descent by way of his Samoan mother Mataniufeagaimaleata ‘Ata’ Fitisemanu
In the course of the presentation, Dwayne was also presented with an award by the National Association of Theater Owners, which throws CinemaCon
Bob Bagby (left), who became executive board chair of the organization this past October, presented the trophy with Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman (center)
After he left the stage, Dwayne posed proudly with his prize, flashing his unmistakable megawatt smile for the camera
He managed to mingle a little with the upper class, including Disney Live Action head David Greenbaum (right) and Alan Bergman (left).
Anthony Mackie, a longtime Marvel staple and the star of the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World, was also present at the function.
The hot Hollywood star made an excellent impression in a modern fossil grey suit that was tastefully paired with a textured off-white pullover.
Kevin Feige, the CEO of Marvel Studios, slapped hands with Anthony when he came on stage to promote his upcoming Captain America film.
Kevin was joined onstage by Shawn Levy, the director of the highly anticipated upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine, during the lively Disney event.
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds, two of the biggest matinee idols in the world, play the titular characters in Shawn’s crossover picture; Jackman was not present at CinemaCon.
Longtime Marvel stalwart Anthony Mackie, the star of the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World, was also on hand for the event
When he took the stage to promote his new Captain America picture, Anthony shook hands with Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios
During the rollicking Disney event, Kevin was also joined onstage by Shawn Levy, the director of the buzzy forthcoming picture Deadpool & Wolverine
The title characters in Shawn’s (pictured) crossover feature are played by the global matinee idols Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, who were not at CinemaCon
However, a franchise crossover did occur offstage at Thursday’s event, where Dwayne could be glimpsed posing with Anthony
Amy Poehler, one of the voice stars of the Pixar hit Inside Out, made an appearance at CinemaCon this week to promote its sequel
The Saturday Night Live alumna arrived at the fete in a gleaming midnight purple pencil skirt, combined with a short-sleeved maroon top
Wearing her signature platinum hair in a sleek little bob reminiscent of the 1920s, th e Parks And Recreation lead rounded off the look with kitten heels
Barry Jenkins, the filmmaker of Moonlight and the man behind Mufasa: The Lion King, the Lion King prequel, was also scheduled to attend.
At Thursday’s event, there was, nevertheless, an off-stage crossover when Dwayne was seen posing with Anthony.
This week at CinemaCon, Amy Poehler—one of the voice actors from the Pixar movie Inside Out—appeared to promote the film’s sequel.
The former cast member of Saturday Night Live showed up to the event wearing a short-sleeved maroon shirt and a shimmering midnight purple pencil skirt.
The Parks and Recreation star finished the ensemble with kitten heels while sporting her trademark platinum hair in a chic little haircut evoking the 1920s.
Barry Jenkins, the filmmaker of Moonlight and the man behind Mufasa: The Lion King, the Lion King prequel, was also scheduled to attend.