Johnson was directly questioned about the topic during press for the upcoming film. He expressed his surprise at the focus of the conversation, noting:
First of all, I want to know who exactly of our people, when they see the trailer are like, ‘Where’s Maui’s nipples?’ I’d like to see this person or this group of people. Like, ‘That’s your takeaway?’ But I’m gonna answer the question, because I like spice.
The actor maintained his characteristic smile while addressing the question. This particular detail had also been a point of discussion with the original animated version of Moana . Johnson elaborated on the visual aspects of Maui's design:
Here’s the thing, and I’m not gonna reveal all of it, but we know what it’s like to have markings all over our chests, and sometimes in Maui’s case, his markings are around his areolas. And sometimes they just get lost in the visuals, because there’s a lot of things moving and happening, and his pecs are big, so they’re there. So tell the freaks who wanted to know where Maui’s nipples were to pause the trailer, pause it, zoom in, and take a look.
Dwayne Johnson is set to portray Maui, with Catherine Laga'aia starring as Moana. The live-action Disney adaptation is scheduled to premiere in theaters on Friday, July 10, 2026.
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