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Dwayne Johnson Announces Moana 3 Amid Political Controversy

7/3/2026

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Center

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Wil Wheaton called Dwayne Johnson a “coward” after Johnson said he would keep his political views private.
Dwayne Johnson confirmed Disney is developing “Moana 3,” written by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, at a Rio press conference.
The remake starring Johnson as Maui and Catherine Laga’aia as Moana opens on July 10.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Johnson contacted him after the July 2024 assassination attempt.

Right

Johnson Faces Backlash

George Takei and Wil Wheaton condemned Dwayne Johnson’s political silence, labeling it complicity.
Dwayne Johnson told Fox News host Will Cain he will not endorse 2024 candidate and will keep his views private.
President Donald Trump said Johnson reached out after the July 2024 assassination attempt on Trump.
Comedian Matt Rife defended Johnson on X, mocking Wheaton’s critique and citing backlash against activism.

Blindspot

Blindspot

Center coverage emphasized Disney’s development of “Moana 3,” naming its writers, cast, release date and box-office context, which Right coverage did not include.
Right coverage focused on political criticism and celebrity activism, giving less weight to the entertainment-industry details highlighted by the Center.

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Wil Wheaton called Dwayne Johnson a “coward” after Johnson said he would keep his political views private.
Dwayne Johnson confirmed Disney is developing “Moana 3,” written by Jared Bush and Dana Ledoux Miller, at a Rio press conference.
The remake starring Johnson as Maui and Catherine Laga’aia as Moana opens on July 10.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Johnson contacted him after the July 2024 assassination attempt.

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