Pedro Pascal is back, hotter than ever—and this time, he’s saving the world and starting a family in Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps, hitting theaters July 25.
The beloved Internet Daddy officially joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic, in a film that promises sci-fi spectacle, retro-futuristic flair, and, of course, plenty of thirst-worthy moments from one of Hollywood’s most adored leading men.
Double Daddy Duty in the MCU
Pascal stars alongside Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm/The Thing) as the latest iteration of Marvel’s “First Family.” But don’t expect your standard superhero origin tale.
Set on a “1960s-inspired retro-futuristic parallel Earth,” the trailer skips the backstory and jumps straight into action—with a twist. Reed and Sue are expecting a baby, setting Pascal up for a double dose of daddy duty: one on-screen, and the other as the Internet’s favorite zaddy.
Between the heartfelt family dynamics and universe-threatening stakes, fans are already swooning over Pascal’s mix of intellect, scruff, and superpowers.
A Stellar Cast—and a New Silver Surfer?
The MCU isn’t pulling punches with this star-packed reboot. Julia Garner plays the Silver Surfer, delivering a chilling warning: their planet is marked for destruction by none other than Galactus, played by Ralph Ineson.
Additional cast members include Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. And in what might be the buzziest post-credits twist yet, Robert Downey Jr. is rumored to return not as Iron Man—but as Doctor Doom.
A Fantastic Year for Our Favorite Daddy
Fantastic Four: First Steps caps off a run of high-profile projects for Pascal, including The Mandalorian, The Last of Us, Gladiator II, and the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. His mix of rugged charm, emotional depth, and social consciousness makes him one of Hollywood’s most irresistible leading men.
Whether he’s battling Galactus or melting the internet with a smoldering glance, Pedro Pascal is, without a doubt, the hottest superhero dad the MCU has ever seen.
when vanessa kirby said pedro pascal looked hot in the suit?? exactly. no lies detected. she said what needed to be said pic.twitter.com/WPTHyIgNIt
— irene (@pascalcoded) April 17, 2025
i can stretch too come on over reed https://t.co/a2EBUmhxgn
— w (@euflexua) April 17, 2025
