Ron Perlman, at age 75, remains eager to reprise his iconic role as Hellboy in a potential Hellboy 3, expressing his willingness to finish Guillermo del Toro's superhero trilogy. Despite nearly two decades since Hellboy 2 and the flop of the 2019 reboot starring David Harbour, Perlman insists he would only return if del Toro is involved. He reflects on the trilogy's narrative potential and the obligation to fans, stating that he’d still take on the role at age 80 if the right circumstances arise. Perlman mentioned that the lack of a Hellboy 3 is attributed to shifting creative decisions and feels fans were owed a conclusion to the storyline.

Will there ever be a Hellboy 3 with Ron Perlman?

While Perlman remains hopeful and willing to reprise his role, the future of Hellboy 3 seems uncertain as key creative figures like del Toro have moved on, and the vision for the project faces financial constraints.

Hellboy first graced the silver screen in 2004, directed by Guillermo del Toro, who crafted a unique blend of fantasy and horror. The film, based on Mike Mignola's comic series, was well-received, leading to a sequel in 2008. Despite the original films’ popularity, a third installment has never come to fruition, partly due to the disappointing performance of the 2019 reboot, which diverged significantly from del Toro’s vision. Fans of the franchise still hold hope for a return to the original storyline and characters that made the first two movies a success.