Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently shared a heartfelt moment with his daughters after watching Disney’s new Lilo & Stitch live-action adaptation, calling it the “best daddy and daughter date.” The actor took to Instagram on June 29 to express his admiration for the film and its rising stars, Maia Kealoha and Sydney Elizebeth Agudong.
A Family Outing Filled with Aloha Spirit
The Red Notice and Jungle Cruise star posted a short video featuring himself and his daughters right after their visit to Disney’s LOT, where they watched Lilo & Stitch together. Dwayne noted it was his first time seeing the movie in theaters, while one of his daughters excitedly shared that she had already seen it three times.
“This was the best daddy and daughter date,” Johnson captioned the video, beaming with pride as he praised the cast’s performances.
Shoutout to the New Generation of Disney Stars
Dwayne didn’t hold back when celebrating the young actresses who brought the iconic characters to life. He gave a big shoutout to Maia Kealoha, who plays Lilo, and Sydney Agudong, who plays Nani.
“Incredible job… I am so proud of you,” said the Empire State actor.
His daughter chimed in: “You guys did an amazing job and we love the movie.”
In his Instagram caption, Johnson continued the praise:
“Gotta show big love, appreciation, and aloha to the two leads @maiakealoha and @sydneyagudong. You ladies were awesome and you both carried that big movie on your backs — and that is a very hard endeavor to do.”
Honoring Polynesian Culture on the Big Screen
Known for embracing and promoting his heritage, The Rock expressed his gratitude for the growing global recognition of Polynesian culture.
“There’s been such a great global embrace of our Polynesian culture over the last six or seven months — between Moana 2 and now Lilo & Stitch,” Johnson noted, calling the moment a point of pride for his family and community.
He ended his message with a heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in the film’s production:
“A special mahalo/fa’afetai lava for bringing work back home to Hawaii for our local folks and local businesses.”
Conclusion
From celebrating rising stars to cherishing time with his “little tornadoes,” Dwayne Johnson continues to embody both Hollywood charm and Polynesian pride. His genuine reaction to Lilo & Stitch not only reflects his love for storytelling but also his support for diverse representation and family-centered entertainment.
