{"id":140319,"date":"2025-11-18T19:02:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T19:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/140319\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T19:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T19:02:08","slug":"fans-react-to-dwayne-johnsons-moana-live-action-look-why-is-he-small","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/140319\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans React to Dwayne Johnson\u2019s Moana Live-Action Look: \u2018Why Is He Small?\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Disney\u2019s first trailer for the live-action remake of Moana is here, and fans are buzzing with excitement. Audiences are all set for an immersive experience with brilliant visuals. Having said that, what\u2019s firing them up even more is the trailer drop, showcasing the oh-so-ripped Dwayne Johnson<\/a>\u2018s Maui. While fans are excited about Johnson reprising his character as the demigod, some couldn\u2019t help but point out that he looks comparatively small in the trailer.<\/p>\n

Dwayne Johnson\u2019s look from Moana live-action has got the fans talking<\/p>\n

Disney fans are super stoked to see Dwayne \u201cThe Rock\u201dJohnson reprising his role as Maui in the live-action remake of the hit movie. Catherine Laga\u2019aia will be replacing Auli\u02bbi Cravalho to play the titular role of Moana.<\/p>\n

With Moana set to hit theaters on July 10, 2026, the teaser trailer, released on November 17, gave fans a sneak peek of the epic adventure that awaits. The Trailer shared a glimpse of Maui\u2019s shapeshifting abilities and the intimidating Kakamora tribe, generating massive buzz among fans.<\/p>\n

Many took to social media to express how no one could have played Maui better than Dwayne Johnson. His undeniable charisma, deep voice, and larger-than-life personality make him a perfect fit for the demigod role.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Rock as maui feels like the role finally found its real-world silhouette\u201d, one fan wrote on X.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cFirst peek at The Rock as Maui\u2026 Dwayne\u2019s Maui so jacked, he bench-presses the ocean, Moana\u2019s calling for a tsunami warning!\u201d another concurred<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, some fans seem to have a funny take on the trailer. The Rock\u2019s <\/a>height in the trailer caught fans by surprise, and they seemed to have a field day joking about it.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy is he so small?\u201d one fan wrote on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe looks like a tan coloured avatar guy,\u201d another funny comment read<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf it\u2019s the Rock why is he hidden?\u201d another user commented,<\/a> questioning his size.<\/p>\n

Having said that, fans are well aware that it\u2019s the CGI and camera magic that made him look smaller. Dwayne Johnson\u2019s presence continues to be larger than life, although he appears a bit smaller in the trailer.<\/p>\n

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