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Hellboy (2019 film)

"Hellboy" (2019) is a superhero film reboot based on Mike Mignola's Dark Horse Comics character. Directed by Neil Marshall, it stars David Harbour as Hellboy, a demon who fights to save the world from Milla Jovovich's resurrected sorceress. The film draws inspiration from several comic storylines, including "Darkness Calls," "The Wild Hunt," "The Storm and the Fury," and "Hellboy in Mexico," as Hellboy grapples with his inner demons while confronting a global threat.

2008: Release of "Hellboy: The Crooked Man" Comic

The comic "Hellboy: The Crooked Man," upon which the reboot is based, was released in 2008.

October 6, 2018: "Hellboy" Panel at New York Comic Con

The cast and crew of "Hellboy" attended a panel for the film at the New York Comic Con on October 6, 2018, where they revealed a poster and footage from the movie.

November 2018: "Hellboy" Test Screenings Held

Test screenings for the "Hellboy" reboot were held in Los Angeles in November 2018, generating negative reactions from viewers.

December 19, 2018: First "Hellboy" Trailer Released

On December 19, 2018, the first trailer for the "Hellboy" reboot was released, receiving mixed reactions from fans.

January 11, 2019: Initial Release Date for "Hellboy"

January 11, 2019, was the initial planned release date for "Hellboy" before it was changed.

March 1, 2019: Red Band "Hellboy" Trailer Released

A red band trailer for "Hellboy" was released online on March 1, 2019, receiving a more positive reception from fans.

April 9, 2019: "Hellboy" Premieres in New York City

The 2019 "Hellboy" film premiered in New York City on April 9, 2019.

April 12, 2019: "Hellboy" Released in the United States

On April 12, 2019, "Hellboy" was released in theaters in the United States.

May 8, 2019: "Hellboy" Released in France

On May 8, 2019, "Hellboy" was released in France.

May 17, 2019: "Hellboy" Released in Spain

On May 17, 2019, "Hellboy" was released in Spain.

May 26, 2019: "Hellboy" Released in Brazil

On May 26, 2019, "Hellboy" was released in Brazil.

June 20, 2019: "Hellboy" Released in Hong Kong

On June 20, 2019, "Hellboy" was released in Hong Kong.

July 9, 2019: "Hellboy" Digital Release

On July 9, 2019, "Hellboy" was released digitally.

July 23, 2019: "Hellboy" Physical and 4K Ultra HD Release

On July 23, 2019, "Hellboy" was released on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K Ultra HD.

September 27, 2019: "Hellboy" Released in Japan

On September 27, 2019, "Hellboy" was released in Japan.

2019: "Hellboy" Box Office Results

In 2019, "Hellboy" was considered a box office bomb, ranking high on lists of the year's biggest flops.

November 9, 2020: "Hellboy" Released in China

On November 9, 2020, "Hellboy" was released in China.

February 2023: "Hellboy: The Crooked Man" Reboot Announced

In February 2023, a reboot titled "Hellboy: The Crooked Man" was announced.