‘Pedro Pascal Removes ‘Mandalorian' Helmet for Rare Fan Surprise at Disneyland
In celebration of his upcoming film, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Pedro Pascal surprised fans with a once-in-a-lifetime Disneyland experience.
As guests neared the end of the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run queue at Galaxy's Edge, Pascal stood dressed in Din Djarin's Mandalorian costume. The outfit included a helmet, leaving fans guessing that it was just a cast member. As Pascal took off his helmet to reveal his identity, guests cheered and screamed.
"Mandalorian, do you have anything to say before we send our travelers on their journey?" A cast member asked Pascal.
Taking off his helmet, Pascal joked, "Now you all have to die because you've seen my face."
Brent Simmons, a Star Wars fan and Instagram content creator, was among the guests Pascal surprised. He posted a group photo with Pascal on Instagram, captioning it "the biggest surprise this galaxy has ever seen."
"Meeting Pedro himself as Mando in the most iconic of spots," Simmons posted. "This was a night to remember for sure. We are so lucky to have these incredible people care about this franchise and fandom so much. So grateful for @starwars 🫶🏼 These pictures will be forever cherished."
Pascal's The Mandalorian and Grogu is set to release exclusively in theaters and IMAX on May 22. The Mandalorian started as a TV show streaming on Disney+, and Pascal recently opened up to Good Morning America about what it was like to bring the show to the big screen
"I love that it had beautiful seasons for people to see it at home, but now Jon Favreau, our director, knows a big screen experience puts all of his love of Star Wars, all of his love of movies, into this one on the biggest screen possible," Pascal said. "It's a thrill ride."
Later in the interview, Pascal teased that he likes that his character wears a helmet.
"Thank God he wears a helmet," he said. "I get to age all I want in this role."
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This story was originally published May 17, 2026 at 7:31 PM.