Pedro Pascal tears up at CCXP Mexico during surprise ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ appearance: 'Always had a dream in my heart'

Pedro Pascal became emotional during the ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ panel at CCXP Mexico, where he appeared as an unannounced guest with director Jon Favreau. The Chilean-born actor spoke about bringing Din Djarin from Disney Plus to the big screen and said the moment carried deep personal meaning for him.

Disney will release the film on May 22, marking the first theatrical ‘Star Wars’ feature since 2019.

Pedro Pascal gets emotional at CCXP Mexico

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pascal joined Favreau at the event in Mexico City on Sunday and wore a Mexico men’s World Cup 2026 soccer jersey. Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White also star in the movie, which follows Din Djarin and Grogu, also known as Baby Yoda, after their journey on ‘The Mandalorian’.Pascal said he always hoped the story would reach theaters, even though the character began on streaming.

“As soon as I saw this, I knew that it would be a new authorship of a streaming experience,” he said, referring to the Disney Plus series that premiered in 2019 and last aired its Season 3 finale in 2023.He added, “But I always had a dream in my heart that it would be on a big screen because that’s how I was developed as a child. I went to the movie theater so much with my family, and I saw the Star Wars movies on the big screen.”After speaking in Spanish, Pascal paused as he fought back tears.

The crowd cheered loudly and began chanting his name. He later addressed fans again in Spanish and blew a kiss to the audience.

Jon Favreau teases ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ story

Favreau said the film aims to welcome new viewers while moving the story forward for longtime fans. ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ centers on Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and Grogu as they help defend the New Republic.“We wanted to introduce these characters to a new audience,” Favreau said.

“But for the fans who have been there forever, like [this crowd], we wanted to evolve the relationship. It’s not no longer about the Mandalorian rescuing Grogu. Now Grogu has leveled up. He’s a Mandalorian apprentice. He’s studying under Luke Skywalker. He’s coming into his own, and now he’s discovering and unleashing his abilities.”Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Ian Bryce and Dave Filoni serve as producers on the film. Favreau wrote the script with Filoni and Noah Kloor.The panel also featured an appearance from Grogu and ended with a screening of the movie’s opening footage.