Pedro Pascal's Dad Confirms 'Fantastic Four' Sequel and Shares Emotional Tribute to His Son

Chilean actor Pedro Pascal is on top of the world, donning a superhero costume and leading one of Marvel's most beloved franchises , The Fantastic Four . But behind every giant step he takes in Hollywood, there's a voice celebrating him with a mix of tenderness, pride, and complicity: that of his father, José Balmaceda's doctor.

In a recent interview in Chile, the actor's father naturally confirmed what MCU fans wanted to hear: critics are enthusiastically receiving the film, and if all continues as it goes, a sequel is already on the way.

"I was lucky enough to be able to go to the set at the studios near London," Pepe Balmaceda revealed excitedly, detailing that he spent several days with Pedro and even met all the cast members. "They were all very nice, very approachable. No one fancies themselves too much of a star," he said, confirming something many fans suspected: the atmosphere among the new Fantastic Four is anything but toxic.

The film, Fantastic Four: First Steps , officially opened in the United States on July 25 and is already setting the box office alight. It grossed over $24 million in previews alone and is expected to surpass $100 million in its opening weekend in North America. Early reviews echo what Pascal's father said: positive reviews from the United States and France are already circulating among film critics.

For the actor's father, seeing his son as a superhero carries a special emotional charge. "Any Pedro movie moves me because I know how hard it was for him to get there," he confessed. He added: "I like him as a human being, and I hope I really like him as a superhero." That mix of humility and genuine joy is perhaps the most Chilean thing ever said about the MCU.

But the juiciest bit came at the end of the conversation: "I think they have one more film left in the series, and if this one does well, they'll definitely make a sequel." No rumors: Mr. Pascal says it with the casualness of someone who already knows, because he heard it at home, perhaps over coffee and empanada.

And he was right. Pedro Pascal has not only already filmed his debut role as Reed Richards, but he's also confirmed to be in Avengers: Doomsday , which opens in December 2026. His involvement is part of Marvel's larger strategy to integrate the Fantastic Four into the multiverse's backbone, as suggested by the post-credits scenes in First Steps .

However, his words suggest that a Fantastic Four sequel is already planned, as it's only been in theaters for a day, but it's already doing extremely well. According to Variety , the film has already grossed $23 million in 24 hours, even surpassing the highly successful Superman film.

As if that weren't enough, the actor attended the Los Angeles premiere with his sisters, and the media was quick to dub them "the real Fantastic Four family." Pedro Pascal is not only the new leader of the Fantastic Four, he's also the perfect example that, with hard work, tenderness, and a family that believes in you, even the most cosmic dreams can come true.

And if there were still any doubts about whether his dad likes seeing him as a superhero, the answer is now clear: he loves it.

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Pedro Pascal, Fantastic Four, Celebrity Families