Does Pedro Pascal die in this? Well tell you!
Pedro Pascal has become an internet phenomenon for his saucy attitude in interviews, red carpet style, political activism for trans rights, and his contagious joie de vivre. Incredibly, as mischievous as he can be in The Last of Us promotions and as charmingly cavalier as he often is on talk shows, he typically plays characters in film and TV who are sterner, darker, and doomed. And these characters don't just die, but they meet their maker in deeply horrific ways.
To paraphrase Phineas and Ferb, if we had a nickel for every time Pedro Pascal's eyes got fatally pressed into his skull, we'd have two nickels. Which is not a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice.
This has given Pascal's fans a unique point of panic. Because sure, we might revel in cheeky memes about his dirty-talking cowboy in Kingsman: Secret Service or his surly allure as the gruff-but-lovable smuggler Joel in The Last of Us. But we also might want a heads-up if we're going to have to witness the demise of these hunks. We at Mashable get this pain.
So, we're here to help with an easy guide that answers: Does Pedro Pascal die in this? Don't want spoilers for other Pascal projects? No problem. Below, we've listed an array of Pedro Pascal movies and TV shows, including the details of plot and his role. But to find out if Pedro's character lives or dies, you have to click and drag the slider on the images below.
Don't want to know that answer for a particular title — just move along! But need to know before you cue up a show or hit the theater, even just to brace yourself? We've got you covered.
Does Pedro Pascal die in Game of Thrones?
Pedro Pascal's ascent to becoming the internet's favorite sex symbol began with Season 4 of Game of Thrones. In a series steeped in sex, intrigue, and violence, Pascal swanned in as the immediate favorite Oberyn Martell, the sensual pansexual and well-reputed warrior of House Martell of Dorne, also known as the Red Viper.
Where the Targaryens were always sneering and arguing, Oberyn brought an alluring, practically carefree swagger to King's Landing — well, unless you got on his bad side. Quick-tempered and deadly, he was positioned as a winsome warrior could take on any challenger, including Ser Gregor Clegane, who murdered the children of Oberyn's beloved sister Elia before sexually assaulting Elia herself. Given the chance to fight the massive and merciless knight known as "The Mountain," Oberyn took it on. But would he live?
Does Pedro Pascal die in Prospect?
Written and directed by Zeek Earl and Chris Caldwell, Prospect is an underseen gem in Pascal's filmography. Released in 2018, this space-set Western stars Yellowjackets' Sophie Thatcher as a teen girl named Cee who travels with her father (Jay Duplass) to mine remote foreign planets for rare gems. But when their expedition goes horridly awry, Cee is forced to make an uneasy alliance with an outlaw named Ezra (Pascal).
A hostile terrain is potentially rich in prospects but also dangers, including cultish villagers, gun-toting mercenaries, and poisonous spores in the air. Can this odd couple not only survive such threats, but also make it off-planet alive?
Does Pedro Pascal die in Kingsman: The Golden Circle?
This is the sequel that launched a thousand fan edits. You know that TikTok sound that features Pascal saying, "How would you like to ride home on a real cowboy? I've got a 6-pack of cold ones on ice and my roommate is out all all night. So you can scream my name as loud as you need to, sugar!" That comes from Agent Whiskey, a spy for the Statesman, the American affiliate of the UK's Kingsman.
Where the Kingsman are named after knights of the roundtable and prefer a posh aesthetic, the Statesmen are cowboys who are named after types of booze. Agent Whiskey, with his lasso and dirty mind, drew a dynamic contrast to Agents Galahad (Colin Firth and Taron Egerton). But did Whisky make it to the credits of this giddily gruesome movie?
Does Pedro Pascal die in Wonder Woman 1984?
You might not recognize Pascal in Patty Jenkins' sequel to the blockbuster Wonder Woman. In Wonder Woman 1984, he plays DC villain Max Lord (aka Maxwell Lorenzano), a businessman with plenty of bravado but few ethics.
Naturally, Max must face off against Wonder Woman as they battle for the coveted magical artifact, the Dreamstone, which has the power to grant wishes. But will this big bad make it out of this DCEU movie alive?
Does Pedro Pascal die in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent?
Ever seen the Pedro Pascal meme where he's smiling joyfully at Nicolas Cage while "Make Your Own Kind of Music" blares on the convertible's radio? Well, that scene is from the happily absurd action comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.
Released in 2022, this comedy from Tom Gormican stars Nicolas Cage as himself, but a version who's desperate for a gig that might get him some cash and win back the respect of his wife and daughter. Enter Cage's number-one fan, Javi Gutiérrez (Pascal), who offers the iconic actor $1 million to attend his birthday party in Majorca.
Though initially reluctant, Cage takes the gig and even begins to enjoy palling around with Javi. But things get complicated as the movie star gets looped into a sting operation, because the CIA thinks Javi is a notorious crime boss. It's a Nic Cage action movie, so you know things will get wild. What does that mean for Pascal?
Does Pedro Pascal die in Drive-Away Dolls?
A daffy crime comedy from married moviemakers Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, Drive-Away Dolls casts Pascal in a small but memorable role. Much of the movie follows lesbians pals Jamie (Margaret Qualley) and Marian (Geraldine Viswanathan) on a wild roadtrip with a coveted MacGuffin in the trunk. But before we even meet the movie's heroines, Drive-Away Dolls introduces Pascal's character, Santos, a suspicious figure slinking about with a suitcase.
His role in this B-movie mystery will soon become clear. But will Santos survive this madcap movie?
Does Pedro Pascal die in The Wild Robot?
You might think because The Wild Robot is a kids' movie that it's safe from heartbreak. Well, on top of being a thought-provoking parable about climate change, this animated movie is a real tear-jerker! The death of a flock of baby geese is the film's inciting incident. So who is safe?
Written and directed by Chris Sanders, this adaptation of Peter Brown's novel follows Roz (Lupita Nyong'o) a helper robot who crash lands on a remote island, where only animals roam. There, Roz befriends a sly fox named Fink (Pedro Pascal). And while neither of them are trusted by the other natives of this wooded island, they'll need to depend on each other to survive a harsh terrain and harsher winter. So, does Pascal fox his way out of this?
Does Pedro Pascal die in Gladiator II?
In Ridley Scott's long-awaited sequel to his Oscar–winning Gladiator, Paul Mescal stars as Lucius Verus Aurelius, grandson of the emperor Marcus Aurelius and son of Maximus Decimus Meridius — the hero played by Russell Crowe in the first film. Seeking to strike a blow against tyranny from the gladiator's pit, Lucius is in a tough predicament when it comes to knowing who to trust.
General Acacius (Pascal) seems a clear enemy, as he led the Roman army that invaded Lucius's village, killing his wife and making him a slave to the savage bloodlust of the twin emperors. But Acacius is also Lucius' mother's lover... so it's complicated. Will these two remain foes? Become friends? Most importantly: Will Pedro Pascal live or die?
Does Pedro Pascal die in The Last of Us?
With the success of Season 1 of The Last of Us, Pascal reached new heights of fame. It wasn't just that he brought a nerve-scraping authenticity to the role of sneering smuggler Joel, or that he slowly, intoxicatingly unfolded the hard-headed man's soft heart through his growing bond with mischievous teen Ellie (Bella Ramsey). It was also the press tour, where Pascal's smile lit up the darkness of this post-apocalyptic series, shining a light on his real-life friendship with his young co-star.
Season 2 brought the pair back together in the show and on the press tour, and things were looking up for Ellie and Joel. Instead of being ever on the run from ravenous zombies and vicious humans, they'd made a home in a fortified settlement. But on their trail was Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), who sought vengeance for the murder spree Joel committed during the climax of Season 1. So, who came out on top of this showdown?
Does Pedro Pascal die in Materialists?
Writer/director Celine Song's follow-up to the critically heralded romantic drama Past Lives seemed a solid chance to see Pascal be charming without being killed for it.
Materialists is a love-triangle tale in which Dakota Johnson plays a Manhattan matchmaker who is torn between her first love, a broke aspiring actor played by Chris Evans, and a dashing millionaire played by Pascal. While there is a rivalry and offscreen violence in the movie, the genre suggests Pascal should make it out alive. But does he?
Does Pedro Pascal die in Eddington?
Following Ari Aster's bold and divisive Beau Is Afraid, he reteamed with Joaquin Phoenix for the COVID-19-centered black comedy Eddington. Set in a small New Mexico town, Phoenix plays local sheriff Joe Cross, who scoffs at mask mandates and finds these precautions an invasion on his freedom. Standing in opposition to Cross's attitude (at a socially responsible distance of six feet) is Eddington's mayor, Ted Garcia (Pascal).
A movie meant to mock both sides of the political divide, Eddington pits Phoenix and Pascal against each other in a mayoral election. Masculinity is threatened. Katy Perry music is blasted across desert bluffs. And — as you might expect of Aster, who also made Hereditary and Midsommar — the film ends in a wildly violent confrontation. But does Pascal survive the carnage?
Does Pedro Pascal die in The Fantastic Four: First Steps?
The MCU is relaunching The Fantastic Four with this swinging '60s-style adventure. Pedro Pascal stars as Reed Richards, aka Mister Fantastic, who beyond being brilliant also has the ability to stretch like rubber. By his side in heroism is Vanessa Kirby as Reed's wife Sue Storm/the Invisible Woman, whose power is pretty self-evident in her name; The Bear's Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/the Thing, who is a near-invincible man of rock; and Joseph Quinn as Sue's brother, Johnny Storm/the Human Torch, who — yeah — can turn into fire.
In The Fantastic Four: First Steps, they'll face off against the Silver Surfer (Julia Garner) and the very big bad Galactus (Ralph Ineson). But will Pascal make it out alive? On one hand, Marvel Entertainment seems to have big plans for the hot actor, as he's currently slated to appear in two upcoming Avengers projects in 2026 and 2027. On the other hand, the MCU killed Reed Richards once already. Remember John Krasinski's ripped-to-shreds Reed in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness? So....
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