Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is receiving mixed response for encouraging moviegoers to sing during MOANA 2 screenings

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson once could do no wrong, but these days it doesn’t seem long before the professional wrestler-turned-actor faces the wrath of social media users.

Maybe it started with his attempt to take over the DCEU Black Adambut whether it’s the #WeWantCody movement earlier this year or the fact that he was mocked for his thoughts on this Red and IMAX, The Rock’s star, is undoubtedly beginning to fade.

This weekend, X received complaints about the way moviegoers behaved while attending screenings Evil. From people whipping out their phones to take photos and videos to those filming themselves breaking into song at various points, there has been a heated debate about what the merit of buying a ticket is (and whether these people destroy cinemas).

Now Johnson is getting mixed reactions for encouraging people to sing along to Disney animated films Moana 2 when it hits theaters this weekend.

“Sing! You paid your hard-earned money for a ticket, went to a musical and were there. Sing.” He told the BBC, giving all these Disney adults free rein to ruin everyone else’s moviegoing experience by showing off their musical skills this Thanksgiving weekend.

Last week, AMC Theaters spokesman Ryan Noonan was asked about the people singing during it Evil and explained, “AMC has a longstanding policy prohibiting disruptive behavior. The “Wicked” preshow spot (which includes “No Singing”) takes up the themes of the film and reminds moviegoers in a fun and engaging way not to disrupt the experience of those around them as they enjoy the show.

A sing-along version of Evil however, will be released in theaters on Christmas Day. When star Ariana Grande was asked if she wanted to sing at the musical’s regular press tour screenings, she said. “We understand when you (sing). We respect the feelings… but if someone throws popcorn at you, their cell phone, or something like that, maybe stop.”

In related news, Deadline reports on the same Moana 2 is aiming for a worldwide opening of over $225 million this weekend. That’s not far away Inside Out 2The $295 million profit suggests that the House of Mouse has another massive success on its hands.

Breaking that number down, it sounds like $100 million would come from overseas, with the Thanksgiving opening in North America coming in at $125-$135 million.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical Moana 2 reunites Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Dwayne Johnson) three years later on an expansive new journey alongside a crew of unlikely sailors. After receiving an unexpected call from her pioneering ancestors, Moana must travel to the distant seas of Oceania and dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike any other.

The voice cast also includes Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Hualālai Chung, David Fane, Rose Matafeo, Awhimai Fraser, Gerald Ramsey and Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda, who voices Moana’s adoring and adorable little sister Simea.

Moana 2 will be in theaters on November 27, 2024.