Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was honored with the Entertainment Icon Award at the 8th American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors on Feb 16, 2026, with director Jon M. Chu delivering a powerful on‑stage presentation that celebrated Johnson’s two‑decade journey from WWE star to global film powerhouse ¹ ² ³. The ceremony at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills highlighted his box‑office dominance (over $15 billion worldwide), his influence on culture, and his role in reshaping modern storytelling across film, TV, and live entertainment.
