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Hellboy Movie Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Hellboy movies in order

Last updated: July 20 2026

Written by: ChronoBob

Hellboy is one of comics' most distinctive supernatural heroes — a demon raised by the U.S. government to fight paranormal threats — and his cinematic journey spans multiple directors and different takes on the source material. Here's how to watch every Hellboy film.

Created by Mike Mignola for Dark Horse Comics in 1993, Hellboy has starred in two distinct film series. The first, directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Ron Perlman, is celebrated as one of the finest comic book adaptations ever made. A 2019 reboot attempted a harder-edged R-rated approach, and 2024 brought yet another reinvention with Hellboy: The Crooked Man. Whether you're a del Toro devotee or a newcomer to the Big Red Guy, this guide covers every entry.

🕐 Release Order

Release order separates the franchise into its distinct eras, which is the clearest way to understand how the series has evolved.

  1. Hellboy (2004)
  2. Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
  3. Hellboy (2019)
  4. Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024)

The 2004 and 2008 films are a direct duology sharing the same cast and continuity. The 2019 film is a hard reboot with no connection to the del Toro films. The Crooked Man (2024) is a lower-budget origin story with yet another new cast.

📖 Story Chronology

Because the franchise has rebooted twice, there is no single chronological storyline spanning all four films. Each mini-series is internally sequential.

  1. Del Toro Timeline: Hellboy (2004) → Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
  2. 2019 Reboot Timeline: Hellboy (2019, standalone)
  3. New Era: Hellboy: The Crooked Man (2024, standalone)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Start with the del Toro duology — Hellboy (2004) followed by Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008). These two films are visually stunning, tonally consistent, and feature Ron Perlman at his most charismatic. The 2019 reboot is a decent watch on its own terms if you approach it as a separate adaptation, but it suffers in comparison. The Crooked Man (2024) takes the character back to his rural gothic roots with a different style altogether. Watch the del Toro films first, then explore the rest at your leisure.

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