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Pedro Pascal's Behemoth! Earns 85% RT Score, a 2026 Comeback
The actor's second film of the year premiered at the New York Film Festival and is already generating Oscar buzz.
Pedro Pascal is having a better year than it looked like a few months ago. Collider reports that his latest film, "Behemoth!," debuted at the 64th New York Film Festival on October 2 and is already sitting at an 85% average rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
That's a sharp turnaround after "The Mandalorian and Grogu" underwhelmed at the box office earlier in 2026, making $345 million on a $165 million budget. Mixed reviews made it one of the year's biggest blockbuster disappointments.
"Behemoth!" tells the story of Alex Serian, a gifted cellist played by Pascal, who returns to Los Angeles after 20 years on the road. Critics are praising the film. Variety's Owen Gleiberman called it "a scherzo" rather than a symphony. Deadline's Peter Hammond described it as "a gorgeous and glorious tribute to those who make the music that help make movies like this one so much richer."
Some are already predicting Pascal could be a Best Actor contender at the 2027 Oscars. If you liked Pascal in "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" or want a palate cleanser after the Star Wars disappointment, this looks like the one.
"Behemoth!" hits theaters on December 4.
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