Hellboy: The Crooked Man to Debut on Digital Next Month

Hellboy: The Crooked Man is set to bypass a theatrical release in the United States, launching directly on digital platforms on October 8, 2024. Fans can now preorder the film, which uniquely opens in UK cinemas on September 27. This upcoming installment marks the third film interpretation of the popular comic book character, highlighting a peculiar distribution strategy. The film’s narrative revolves around rookie BPRD agent Bobbie Jo Song teaming up with Hellboy to confront the supernatural Crooked Man, making it perfect for the horror-action genre and timely for an October release.

Hellboy: The Crooked Man will be available for digital purchase starting October 8, 2024.

Hellboy is a beloved comic character created by Mike Mignola, debuting in 1993. Since then, Hellboy has been featured in various media, including films, animated series, and video games. Notably, the character was famously portrayed by Ron Perlman in two films directed by Guillermo del Toro before a 2019 reboot featuring David Harbour, which had mixed reception among fans and critics. The Crooked Man promises to blend horror and action in a new take on this iconic character.