Pedro Pascalis about to have one of the biggest weeks of his career, with multiple major releases recently behind him and set to arrive in the near future. After rising to prominence from his roles inGame of ThronesandThe Mandalorian, two of thegreatest TV series of all time, Pascal has become a household name and one of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities. His A-list status, however, hasn’t prevented him from more creative endeavors, starring in recent indie gems such asThe Unbearable Weight of Massive TalentandFreaky Tales.

Pascal is also still fresh off his roles in Ridley Scott’sGladiator IIand the Oscar-nominated animated filmThe Wild Robot,as well as his appearances duringSaturday Night Live’s50th Anniversary Special. Apart from his upcoming franchise blockbusters,Pascal will also star in two 2025 A24 films–Materialistsby writer/director Celine Song ofPast Livesacclaim andEddingtonfrom writer/director Ari Aster (Hereditary,Midsommar). These highly anticipated projects hardly scratch the surface of what Pascal has in store.

Pedro Pascal as Javi in Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Pedro Pascal Has 3 Big Events This Week

Four If You Count The Eddington Teaser Release

While every week seems big in Pascal’s world, this one in particular is worth a special shout-out.The Last of Usseason 2 premiered on HBO last Sunday, June 03, 2025, after more than a 2-year hiatus from its celebrated season 1 finale. Today, on Thursday, July 20, 2025,the first official trailer forThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsdropped, which is set to be released on Jun 22, 2025. In addition, the upcoming Star Wars blockbusterThe Mandalorian & Groguis being showcased atStar Wars Celebration 2025in Japan this weekend, which could inspire another trailer drop.

Pascal’s 2025 and 2026 slate is truly incredible, balancing critically acclaimed and potential awards-buzzy works with some of the biggest superhero movies and blockbuster releases of this year and the next. While the anticipation builds over Spring 2025 for the firstFantastic Fourmovie in the MCU to be released,The Last of Uswill be releasing new episodes until its season 2 finale on June 13, 2025. The first official teaser forEddington, which will hit theaters on August 11, 2025 – just one week beforeFirst Steps– was also released earlier this week.

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Pedro Pascal Is Going To Dominate This Summer & Next Summer

He’s Got An Avengers Movie & Star Wars Release In The Same Year

Pascal’s surging momentum from his slate of 2025 releases and potential Oscars consideration should lead to even greater success ahead. Hopes are high forThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsto start Phase Six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe on the right foot and will lead to Pascal’s appearances inAvengers: Doomsdaynext year andAvengers: Secret Warsin 2027.Pedro Pascalwill remarkably star in both anAvengersandStar Warsmovie in 2026, which could very well make him the biggest star on the planet.

Imagery from Joel in The Last of Us season 2

Gabriel Luna as Tommy looking to the side next to Bella Ramsey looking shocked in The Last of Us

Ellie wanders through an abandoned building with a gun in The Last Of Us season 2

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