Welcome to Issue 36 of The Pascal Pulse

We want to address the elephant in the room. First and foremost, we support and love Pedro. He is who he has always been. Nothing has changed about the kind, warm, supportive man we have always admired. We have always tried to build this space around support, thoughtfulness, and care. What is unfolding in parts of the fandom right now does not reflect that.

Threats, spam, and public demands are not advocacy. They are not accountability. They cause harm. Discomfort does not justify harassment. Assumptions do not justify bullying. Turning fragments of information into full narratives about real people has consequences. We have seen how quickly that spiral happens, and we have felt it ourselves.

Not everything in this world is black and white. We live in a complicated, interconnected, capitalist world where lines are rarely as simple as they appear online. That complexity does not excuse cruelty, but it should invite pause. People are not symbols. They are not battlegrounds.

Pedro deserves happiness. And he looks happy. That is what matters. The people in his life are not public targets. No one deserves threats or pile-ons because others are frustrated or disappointed.

If you feel compelled to act, channel that energy somewhere constructive. Support causes that align with your values. Donate. Volunteer. Reach out to leaders who actually hold power to influence policy. Direct your voice where it can create real change.

Above all, we hope everyone takes care of themselves. Log off if you need to. Protect your peace. Tweak your algorithm. Seek out voices that are enthusiastically supporting Pedro and contributing something positive. Strong feelings are human, but how we move through them matters.

We are choosing to move forward thoughtfully, keeping our energy centered on what brings light instead of harm.

The Mandalorian & Grogu Take Over Disney Parks

Din Djarin and Grogu are heading to Disney parks in a big way. Beginning April 23, Tokyo Disneyland will introduce a limited-time version of Star Tours: The Adventures Continue featuring guaranteed appearances from the Mandalorian and Grogu. The update celebrates The Mandalorian & Grogu, with additional Star Wars Day photo offerings planned for May 4.

Meanwhile, starting May 22, 2026, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disneyland and Walt Disney World will debut a brand-new mission featuring Din and Grogu. Riders will join them in tracking down elusive ex-Imperial officers, with the ability to influence their destination, including possible routes to Bespin, Endor, and Coruscant. A new gameplay element will even allow engineers to communicate with Grogu during the mission.

From Tokyo to Galaxy’s Edge, Din and his lil’ green bean are officially everywhere and we love to see it.

Mando & Grogu Cover Stardust

The Mandalorian and Grogu are featured on the cover of Stardust Magazine Issue #493. The explosive artwork puts Din Djarin and his youngling front and center, highlighting the continued momentum behind their big-screen era.

Breaking: Grogu Sneezes, We Lose It

Fresh off a family screening of Hoppers, audiences were treated to an updated trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu and it hits in all the right ways. Edited specifically for a family crowd, this version leans into the heart, the humor, and that unmistakable Din-and-Grogu bond we all love. There’s sweeping new footage, bigger scope… and yes, a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment of Grogu doing the cutest little sneeze imaginable. It’s tiny, it’s precious and booger filled.

Huge thank you to @haterhunter450 on X for capturing and sharing the footage so the rest of us could experience it. Watch it here.

Avengers: Doomsday Early Screenings Impress Disney

According to Variety, early screenings of Avengers: Doomsday have reportedly “pleased” Disney executives ahead of its release. The positive internal reactions are already generating buzz around the next chapter of the MCU.

Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to be released in the United States on December 18, 2026, as part of Phase Six of the MCU. Its sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, is set to follow on December 17, 2027.

Pedro in Mexico as De Noche Prepares to Begin

Pedro has been spotted in Mexico by fans at the airport as filming for De Noche is about to get underway. The 1930s-set romantic noir, directed by Todd Haynes and co-written with Jon Raymond, stars Pedro as a Los Angeles detective who falls in love as corruption and political danger close in, ultimately forcing him to flee to Mexico.

Danny Ramirez co-stars as a boarding school teacher who becomes central to the story’s emotional core, adding another layer to what is shaping up to be an intimate and character-driven film. With production about to begin, excitement is building for this moody, noir-inspired chapter in Pedro’s ever-evolving film slate. We are SO ready!

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Lux Covers L’Officiel Argentina 2026 Digital Issue

Lux graces the digital cover of L’Officiel Argentina for its 2026 issue, photographed in a warm, intimate portrait that highlights her quiet strength and elegance. The cover, titled Bitácora 2026, frames Lux in rich golden tones, evoking both nostalgia and forward momentum.

In the accompanying feature, Lux reflects on her work in Miss Carbón, the discipline required of leading a film, and the lessons she carries into future projects. From Chile to Juilliard to international fashion houses, her trajectory continues to expand her trajectory continues to climb while bolstered by craft. A luminous new chapter, beautifully captured.

Retro Future: Inside the Fantastic Four Space Suit

The newly revealed Fantastic Four: First Steps space suit design blends mid-century sci-fi inspiration with modern cinematic realism. The rounded helmet, bold insignia placement, and functional detailing evoke early NASA-era exploration but elevated for Marvel scale.

It’s a subtle but intentional design choice that hints at a story highlighting discovery, risk, and first steps into something unknown. We uploaded all the photos on our Google Drive here.

(via Sam Williams)

Powerful Women, Powerful Story

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This week we posted a clip from @caes.serie of Javiera speaking about bringing La casa de los espíritus to life and it’s one of those moments that stays with you. She explains how director Francisca Alegría and actress Fernanda Urrejola were the driving force behind the project, their passion and creative clarity ultimately inspiring Amazon MGM Studios to come on board.

It’s powerful to hear women credit other women for making something this significant happen. A legacy story. Latin American voices at the center. Creative leadership rooted in purpose. This is what it looks like when belief in a story turns into action.

Another BB Pedro Time Capsule

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The fandom was floored to discover this July 1995 issue of CARAS magazine featuring a 20 year old Pedro with his family in Newport Beach during an interview with his father, José Balmaceda. Standing alongside his mother Verónica Pascal and siblings Lux and Nicolás, it’s such a grounding snapshot of life long before red carpets and global recognition. The May 1996 photo appears to be from this same session of the photo we shared last week, making it a beautiful time capsule of that era.

Thank you to @pascalischileanpunk for the watermarked photo. Interview photos by Iván Petrowitsch and interview by Constanza López.

Din Through Fire 🔥

New exclusive from The Mandalorian & Grogu just dropped via ScreenRant and Din Djarin is not playing around. The image shows him unleashing his wrist flamethrower inside a snowbound Imperial stronghold, walking straight through fire like the galaxy’s most unbothered dad. Blasters aimed, flames rising, silhouette iconic.

If this is just a preview of 2026’s energy, we are absolutely not ready. This is the way. 🔥

Two Years Since the SAG Win

Two years ago this week, Pedro stood on that stage and accepted his SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for The Last of Us, equal parts emotional, overwhelmed, and unintentionally hilarious. It was a career milestone, yes. But more than that, it felt like a full-circle moment for someone who had heard “no” far more times than “yes.”

What makes this anniversary special isn’t just the trophy. It’s that he is still the same person he was that night and the same person he was when the doors weren’t opening. Grateful. Grounded. Soft-hearted. Two years later, he’s still shining. And we’re still so proud.

📝 Pulse Play: Pedro Mad Libs Edition

How To Play

  1. Fill in the word list without reading the story below.

  2. Once you’ve written your answers, scroll down and plug them into the blanks.

  3. Read it out loud.

  4. Embrace the chaos.

The more random your words are, the funnier this will be.

🎬 Mad Lib #1: Press Tour Pedro

✏️ Word List

  1. Clothing item: ____________________

  2. Food: ____________________

  3. Animal: ____________________

  4. Emotion: ____________________

  5. Celebrity: ____________________

  6. Verb: ____________________

  7. Random object: ____________________

📖 Story

Pedro arrived at the premiere wearing a __________.

He immediately grabbed a plate of __________ and began talking passionately about __________.

When a reporter asked how he was feeling, he said he felt deeply __________ but also spiritually connected to __________.

At one point, he tried to __________ but accidentally knocked over a __________.

The internet called it iconic.

🧟 Mad Lib #2: Apocalypse Edition

✏️ Word List

  1. Weapon: ____________________

  2. Snack food: ____________________

  3. Adjective: ____________________

  4. Household item: ____________________

  5. Sound: ____________________

  6. City: ____________________

  7. Emotion: ____________________

📖 Story

In the apocalypse, Joel carried only a __________ and a bag of __________.

He described the world as very __________ but manageable if you had a good __________.

Suddenly, there was a loud __________.

Without hesitation, he whispered, “We’re not going back to __________.”

Somehow, despite everything, he still felt __________.

🌙 Mad Lib #3: Pedro After Midnight

✏️ Word List

  1. Unusual clothing item: ____________________

  2. Drink: ____________________

  3. Random noun: ____________________

  4. Dramatic adjective: ____________________

  5. Famous landmark: ____________________

  6. Verb: ____________________

  7. Food: ____________________

  8. Emotion: ____________________

  9. Wild animal: ____________________

📖 Story

Pedro woke up at 3 a.m. wearing only a __________.

He poured himself a glass of __________ and began arguing with a __________ about artistic integrity.

“It’s very __________,” he said, staring out the window toward __________.

Without warning, he decided to __________.

Someone handed him a plate of __________, which he described as a metaphor for __________.

Moments later, a __________ appeared.

No one questioned it.

🛋 Mad Lib #4: Dieter Goes to Therapy

✏️ Word List

  1. Emotion: ____________________

  2. Object: ____________________

  3. Celebrity: ____________________

  4. Dramatic verb: ____________________

  5. Snack: ____________________

  6. Childhood memory: ____________________

  7. Adjective: ____________________

  8. Animal: ____________________

  9. Short inspirational quote: ____________________

📖 Story

Dieter arrived at therapy feeling extremely __________.

He brought a __________ for support.

When the therapist asked about his week, he immediately blamed __________ and then began to __________ softly.

He stress-ate __________ while explaining that it all started with __________.

The therapist nodded and described his behavior as deeply __________.

At one point, Dieter locked eyes with a framed photo of a __________ and whispered, “__________.”

The therapist wrote something down.

We will never know what it said.

🧪 Mad Lib #5: Reed Richards Explains Science

✏️ Word List

  1. Scientific term: ____________________

  2. Household object: ____________________

  3. Adjective: ____________________

  4. Verb: ____________________

  5. Emotion: ____________________

  6. Snack food: ____________________

  7. Body part: ____________________

  8. Weather event: ____________________

  9. Ridiculous invention: ____________________

📖 Story

Reed Richards adjusted his glasses and began explaining the concept of __________.

“Imagine,” he said, holding up a __________, “that this is actually __________.”

He then proceeded to __________ across the room to demonstrate.

The rest of the team watched in __________ while eating __________.

At one point, his __________ stretched dramatically as a __________ rolled in outside.

“Fascinating,” Reed whispered, unveiling his newest creation: the __________.

No one understood it.

But everyone trusted him anyway.

📬 How to Share Yours

Reply to this email with your completed Mad Libs. We’ll share a few of the funniest ones in the next issue of The Pascal Pulse.

Birthday Project Check-In 💛

Our “Because You’re Here” birthday project is officially underway, and the response so far has been incredibly moving. Every letter, piece of art, and message we’ve received has reminded us exactly why this community is so special.

As submissions continue to come in, we wanted to gently encourage anyone planning to participate to send yours sooner rather than later. Early entries truly help us stay organized and give each contribution the attention it deserves as we build this digital comfort book with care.

For those just hearing about it, this year we’re creating a collection of fan letters, artwork, stories, and messages designed to remind Pedro how loved and supported he is around the world. After the joy of our past projects, this one feels especially intimate, less spectacle, more heart.

We’re so grateful for the creativity and kindness already pouring in. We can’t wait to see the rest. 💛

Submissions are open through March 20, 2026. We’re accepting letters, artwork, pet photos, kindness stories, micro-messages, and more (all original, human-made content).

📩 Send submissions to: [email protected]

For full guidelines, prompts, and FAQs, please visit our website or check out our Instagram post for details.

Thank you for helping us create something filled with comfort, gratitude, and love. We can’t wait to see what you share.

Creator Spotlight: @its_not_just_m3

If you’re not already following them, what are you even doing?

@its_not_just_m3 makes some of the best clip edits out there. They take moments we all know and somehow make them hit all over again. Their recent Joel Miller edit? All the feels. The kind that makes you sit there for a second after it ends.

But it’s not just heartbreak. Some of their edits are genuinely funny. The timing, the song choices, the way they cut the clips together…it just works. You’ll go from emotional damage to laughing in 30 seconds.

And we need talk about their 75 hour long (our incredibly accurate estimate) edit of Pedro licking a spoon set to “Maneater.” We’re sorry. That is a masterpiece. It should be studied.

Their page feels like little trailers for the joy of being a Pedro fan. Short, punchy, emotional, and chaotic in the best way.

Go give them some love. Editors like this keep the fandom fun.

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We See the Whole Map. They Only Get Now.

This week, one of our editors, Maiev, shared a deeply reflective essay about the way fandom distorts time, how we scroll through years of someone’s life in minutes and believe that perspective gives us clarity. We see the whole map. We line up “before” and “after.” We debate choices with the comfort of hindsight.

But the person living it? They only ever get now.

She explores what that means when growth is messy, when honesty costs something, and when every version of you remains online forever to be compared and dissected. What looks inconsistent from the outside may simply be someone surviving, learning, or trying to live as themselves with the information they have in that moment.

It’s thoughtful, grounded, and quietly powerful, another reminder that compassion is a choice, and sometimes the bravest thing we can do as fans is allow people the space to be human.

🔗 Read the full essay here:

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We’ve spotlighted Spastic Customs before… but apparently that has not stopped Mel from continuing to “just browse.”

Because let’s be honest. When you already own over 25 of these little vinyl men and still say, “Well… I don’t have this one,” it’s no longer shopping. It’s a lifestyle.

The Narcos dancing pose? Immediate add to cart.
The Emmy Awards 2025 lounging version? Already mentally clearing shelf space.
The San Pedrito (Patron Saint of Lazy 50yo Bougie B!tches)? Don’t even talk to her.

The tiny details, the stance, the vibes. They somehow capture entire eras in 4 inches of vinyl and send this fandom into collective financial ruin.

At this point Mel doesn’t collect them. They collect her.

Anyway. Take our money. Again.

Created by Fans, for Fans

Maiev @LittleMrsMorales & Mel @StainsOfPascal & Jackie 💜

Published: March 1, 2026

Next Issue: March 8, 2026

Special Thanks:

To Pedro - thank you for proving that sometimes, society does make the right person famous. Thank you for standing beside those who feel unseen, unheard, and uncertain of their place in the world. You remind us that visibility can be an act of grace.

To our readers - thank you for filling our inbox, our hearts, and this tiny corner of the internet with your brilliance. You turn a project into a community.

We are open to all submissions:

Email us at: [email protected]

Or DM us on Instagram: @thepascalpulse

See you in the next issue!
Remember: you’re not too much.
You’re exactly the right amount of obsessed.
Until next time

-The Editors💌

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