Anne Hathaway Tears Up as She’s Named a Disney Legend (and Her 2026 Box Office Crosses $2 Billion): ‘I’m One of the Most Insanely Lucky People in the World’

According to reporting from Variety, ABC News, and other outlets, Anne Hathaway and Dwayne Johnson were among eleven individuals honored at the 2026 Disney Legends Awards. Hathaway became emotional during the ceremony while also noting that her box office earnings for 2026 surpassed two billion dollars. Coverage from Parade noted that Hathaway's sons, Jonathan and Jack, made a rare public appearance at the event.

Additionally, Yahoo and ABS-CBN News reported that Dwayne Johnson led the crowd in singing 'Happy Birthday' to his daughter Simone after receiving his award, which was presented onstage by Emily Blunt. Later coverage from D23 highlighted additional honorees, including Bob Iger and Alan Tudyk, the latter of whom participated in a Disney Legends conversation panel. Outlets did not report any contradictions or competing claims regarding the inductions, focusing instead on the roster of recipients and notable family appearances during the ceremony.

Current reporting indicates the inductions concluded with the full group of eleven honorees recognized. Coverage does not yet specify future public appearances or upcoming professional engagements for the newly named legends following the D23 event.