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Mike Mignola’sHellboyis returning to the big screen for an all-new adventure, and there are already a ton of exciting updates aboutHellboy: The Crooked Man. First debuting in 1993, Mignola’s comic book hero is a half-demon who was summoned to Earth and who eventually joins the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense in order to protect mankind from various monsters. With his gruff demeanor and unique power set, Hellboy quickly became a pulp comic favorite, and it didn’t take long for the half-demon to make his way to the big screen.
Hellboy: The Crooked Manis only the latest in a line ofHellboymovies, and the second attempt at a reboot sincethe failure of the 2019 film. ThoughThe Crooked Manhas a lot to live up to, the involvement of Mike Mignola suggests that the story will stick closer to the original tone and intent of the comics. In an era of “superhero fatigue” that is gripping the big-budget adaptations of DC and Marvel Comics,Hellboy: The Crooked Manhas an opportunity to revitalize the comic book movie genre by taking it back to its simpler roots.
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Hellboy: The Crooked Man Latest News
The VOD Release Date Is Revealed
Though the VOD option doesn’t necessarily exclude a theatrical release, it doesn’t bode well for Hellboy’s return to the big screen in North America.
Though the low-budget superhero movie has enjoyed a small theatrical run in Europe, the latest news confirmsthe VOD release date forHellboy: The Crooked Man. With no U.S. theatrical release announced, the comic adaptation is set to be available for purchase on video-on-demand servicesstarting July 25, 2025. Though the VOD option doesn’t necessarily exclude a theatrical release, it doesn’t bode well for Hellboy’s return to the big screen in North America.
Hellboy: The Crooked Manpremiered in the U.K. on July 08, 2025.
Hellboy: The Crooked Man Release Date
Hellboy Arrives On VOD In October
Because of the independent nature ofHellboy: The Crooked Man, the release of the comic book movie is anything but straightforward. The movie has already debuted theatrically in countries like Belgium and Mexico, butwill be available for purchase on VOD services starting on August 21, 2025. With a VOD premiere scheduled, it’s unclear if a U.S. theatrical release is on the cards.
Hellboy: The Crooked Man Cast
Jack Kesy Is The New Hellboy
With production wrapped and a release date coming soon, the cast ofHellboy: The Crooked Manis largely revealed. Most importantly,Jack Kesy is assuming the role of the half-demon Hellboy, and he is the third actor to portray the hero on the big screen after Ron Perlman and David Harbour. Joining Kesy as co-lead is Adeline Rudolph as rookie BPRD agent Bobbie Jo Song. Martin Bassindale will pull double duty in the new superhero movie as Hellboy’s adoptive father Professor Trevor “Broom” Bruttenholm, and as the titular Crooked Man.
Hellboy: The Crooked Man Story
A Terrifying Tale In 1950s Appalachia
Taking its story directly from theHellboycomics,Hellboy: The Crooked Manwill follow the titular half-demon as he touches down in 1950s Appalachiaalong with a rookie agent from the BPRD. Once there, Hellboy finds himself in a rural community haunted by mysterious forces led bythe villain known as The Crooked Man. Unlike other adversaries that require Hellboy’s tremendous might to vanquish,the hornless hellspawn will need to use his wits to get to the bottom of The Crooked Man’s mysteryif he wants to save the struggling community.
Hellboy: The Crooked Man Trailer
Watch The Trailers Below
In anticipation of the movie’s upcoming release date, a trailer forHellboy: The Crooked Manwas released which teases the movie’s horror and action elements. Catching up with Hellboy as he arrives, along with his new BPRD partner, in the hills of rural Appalachia, the trailer quickly gets to the point as he discovers a haunted community. Through several eerie scenes, Hellboy comes face to face with a mysterious entity known as The Crooked Man who has haunted the town for years.
A second trailer forHellboy: The Crooked Manwas revealed at 2024’s San Diego Comic-Con, and it shows off even more of the creepy action flick. Opening with the haunting visual of a raccoon crawling down a woman’s throat, the trailer only plunges deeper into the terror gripping the small town as Hellboy comes face to face with the demonic spawn of the titular entity. Action sequences and horrifying moments dot the rest of the trailer asHellboy: The Crooked Manpromises to thrill and chill in equal measure.
Hellboy: The Crooked Man
Cast
Hellboy: The Crooked Man is a film set in the 1950s, where Hellboy and a rookie BPRD agent find themselves in rural Appalachia. They encounter a small community plagued by witches, led by the Crooked Man, a local devil intricately linked to Hellboy’s own past.
