Based on the comic originals by Mike Mignola, Pan’s Labyrinth director Guillermo del Toro has made two films that revolve around the charismatic anti-hero from hell. Particularly Hellboy II – The Golden Army, which airs on Nitro on Wednesday, is one magnificent fantasy blockbuster with countless loving details. After that, however, the franchise went steeply downhill.
Fantasy hit on TV: That’s the story of Hellboy II
The sequel once again revolves around the anti-hero played by Ron Perlman through a portal created by Nazis came to earth from hell in World War II. In Hellboy II, the title character must take on new enemies, including the cruel ruler Prince Nuada and his golden army.
Fantasy debacle: After Hellboy II, the series went downhill significantly
In addition to his two films, Del Toro was actually planning a Hellboy trilogy, according to IGN. However, financing fell through and the director was never able to complete his vision. The reboot Hellboy – Call of Darkness was released in 2019, which was made without Del Toro as director and Ron Perlman in the lead role. The fantasy reboot played at the global box office with a budget of $50 million, according to Box Office Mojo only brought in $55 million, making it a mega-flop.
A new Hellboy film was finally announced at the beginning of 2023. After David Harbor from the 2019 flop, Jack Kesy will take on the lead role, while Brian Taylor will direct. The next fantasy reboot is called Hellboy: The Crooked Man. A theatrical release is not yet known.
When is Hellboy II on TV?
Nitro broadcasts the fantasy blockbuster December 6, 2023 at 8:15 p.m out of. Hellboy II is currently not available anywhere in a streaming flat rate.
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There are exciting new releases this month among the streaming services’ own productions. They range from Netflix’s sci-fi blockbuster of the year to fairy tales and Mark Wahlberg action to a new Harry Potter film.
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