The "Furious 7" star is "honoured" to be teaming up with the 36-year-old comedian to host the annual ceremony and is promising an "epic, historic unforgettable night" for viewers, reported Daily Mirror.
"It's an honour to be hosting the MTV Movie Awards with a guy who's not only one of the funniest guys on the planet, but who's often mistaken as my twin, Kevin Hart," Johnson said.
"We live for our fans and promise to make this an epic, historic unforgettable night for them."
The 25th anniversary edition of the MTV Movie Awards will be taped on April 9.