Star of Hollywood Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson danced on stage at the Walt Disney Studios presentation during CinemaCon.
Held at Caesars Palace’s The Colosseum in Las Vegas on Wednesday, the star-studded guest list included Amy Poehler and Anthony Mackie.
At the presentation, Dwayne, 51, went over and beyond to promote Moana 2, his upcoming movie.
The Polynesian dancing troupe Nonosina joined him on stage, fitting perfectly with the historical Polynesian background of the Moana paintings.
The former professional wrestler’s strikingly muscular physique was flaunted in a tight white tank top.
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
Thanks to his revealing sleeveless top, Dwayne’s massive tattoos and his marble-sculpted arms were both on full display.
Thanks to his plunging sleeveless shirt, Dwayne’s massive tattoo collection and his marble-sculpted arms were both on display.
He was spotted energetically spinning through his choreography while flanked by a sizable contingent of traditional-dressed support dancers.
“As we say on the island, aloha,” continued Dwayne, who is also of Polynesian descent through his Samoan mother Mataniufeagaimaleata “Ata” Fitisemanu.
He went on, “Playing the role of Maui is one of the most life-changing experiences and life-changing roles for me,” as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
CinemaCon’s organising body, the National Association of Theatre Owners, presented Dwayne with an award during the occasion.
Presenting the prize was Bob Bagby, who became the organization’s executive board chair in October of last year, together with co-chairman of Disney Entertainment Alan Bergman.
When Dwayne got off stage, he carried his prize proudly and gave the camera a big smile.
He was able to socialise a little with members of the elite, such as Alan Bergman and David Greenbaum, president of Disney Live Action.
‘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 man of Mufasa: The Lion King, the Lion King prequel, and Moonlight director, was also expected to be present.
Still, there was an off-stage crossover at Thursday’s event when Dwayne was spotted standing with Anthony.
One of the voice actresses from the Pixar picture Inside Out, Amy Poehler, made an appearance this week at CinemaCon to promote the sequel.
The former Saturday Night Live cast member arrived to the event decked up in a dazzling midnight purple pencil skirt and a short-sleeved maroon shirt.
The Parks and Recreation actress wore her signature platinum hair in a stylish tiny haircut reminiscent of the 1920s, and she accessorised the look with kitten heels.
Barry Jenkins, the man of Mufasa: The Lion King, the Lion King prequel, and Moonlight director, was also expected to be present.