Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt Launch Jungle Cruise at D23 Expo
Disney's Jungle Cruise stole a laugh-out-loud moment at D23 Expo when Dwayne Johnson arrived aboard a real riverboat, only for co-star Emily Blunt to upstage him with her own trailer. The adventure film sails into theaters July 24, 2020.
Disney's Jungle Cruise got one of the funniest moments of the entire D23 Expo Walt Disney Studios panel — and it came courtesy of stars Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, who clearly couldn't resist upstaging each other. The film is set to sail into U.S. theaters on July 24, 2020.
Dwayne Johnson Docks an Actual Jungle Cruise Riverboat
President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production Sean Bailey announced the film and brought out its leading man in unforgettable fashion: Johnson rolled into Hall D23 aboard a genuine Jungle Cruise riverboat. He plays riverboat skipper Frank Wolff and introduced what audiences believed was an official trailer — one that kept the spotlight squarely on his character.
Emily Blunt Brings Her Own Trailer
Not to be outdone, co-star Emily Blunt — who plays Dr. Lily Houghton — arrived on stage in a classic car to debut her own competing "trailer" putting Dr. Houghton front and center. The playful one-upmanship delighted the Hall D23 crowd and hinted at exactly the kind of on-screen chemistry the pair will bring to the adaptation of the classic Disneyland attraction.
Key Details
- Film: Disney's Jungle Cruise
- U.S. theatrical release: July 24, 2020
- Director: Jaume Collet-Serra (announced previously)
- Stars: Dwayne Johnson as Frank Wolff, Emily Blunt as Dr. Lily Houghton
- Studio head on stage: Sean Bailey
What This Means for Disney+ Fans
Jungle Cruise's D23 reveal confirms the film is aiming for the same blend of adventure, humor, and theme-park nostalgia that powered Pirates of the Caribbean. With Johnson and Blunt visibly comfortable trading jabs, the movie is shaping up as a tentpole that fans will want to revisit on Disney+ long after it leaves theaters.