Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $75,986,503 | Details |
| International Box Office | $84,401,560 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $160,388,063 | |
| Domestic Physical Disc Sales | ||
| DVD Sales (estimated) | $45,323,131 | |
| Blu-ray Sales (estimated) | $8,592,590 | |
| Total | $53,915,721 | |
| OpusData ID: 6260100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $34,539,115 (45.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.20 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 47.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $82,500,000 (worldwide box office is 1.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,204 opening theaters/3,212 max. theaters, 4.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $119,694,612 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 11th, 2008 (Wide) by Universal, released as Hellboy 2: The Golden Army |
| International Releases: | August 20th, 2008 (Wide) (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | November 11th, 2008 by Universal Home Entertainment, released as Hellboy 2: The Golden Army |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and some language. |
| Running Time: | 120 minutes |
| Franchise: | Hellboy |
| Plot point: | Demons, Good vs. Evil |
| Source material: | Dark Horse Comics |
| Subgenre: | Action Horror |
| Source: | Based on Comic/Graphic Novel |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Super Hero |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Dark Horse Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | Germany, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2008 | 1 | $34,539,115 | 3,204 | $10,780 | $34,539,115 | 1 | |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 5 | $10,117,815 | -71% | 3,212 | $3,150 | $56,526,885 | 2 |
| Jul 25, 2008 | 8 | $5,100,305 | -50% | 3,018 | $1,690 | $66,059,925 | 3 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | 11 | $2,488,525 | -51% | 1,959 | $1,270 | $71,234,335 | 4 |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 13 | $1,254,895 | -50% | 1,012 | $1,240 | $73,539,575 | 5 |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 19 | $541,150 | -57% | 481 | $1,125 | $74,616,780 | 6 |
| Aug 22, 2008 | 28 | $255,970 | -53% | 286 | $895 | $75,108,440 | 7 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 35 | $166,245 | -35% | 204 | $815 | $75,374,075 | 8 |
| Sep 5, 2008 | 36 | $144,305 | -13% | 217 | $665 | $75,602,005 | 9 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | 37 | $103,830 | -28% | 161 | $645 | $75,754,670 | 10 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2008 | 1 | $13,729,140 | 3,204 | $4,285 | $13,729,140 | 1 | ||
| Jul 12, 2008 | 2 | $11,662,555 | -15% | 3,204 | $3,640 | $25,391,695 | 2 | |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 1 | $9,147,420 | -22% | 3,204 | $2,855 | $34,539,115 | 3 | |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 2 | $3,716,640 | -59% | 3,204 | $1,160 | $38,255,755 | 4 | |
| Jul 15, 2008 | 2 | $3,188,120 | -14% | 3,204 | $995 | $41,443,875 | 5 | |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 2 | $2,674,335 | -16% | 3,204 | $835 | $44,118,210 | 6 | |
| Jul 17, 2008 | 3 | $2,290,860 | -14% | 3,204 | $715 | $46,409,070 | 7 | |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 5 | $3,276,240 | +43% | -76% | 3,212 | $1,020 | $49,685,310 | 8 |
| Jul 19, 2008 | 6 | $3,709,875 | +13% | -68% | 3,212 | $1,155 | $53,395,185 | 9 |
| Jul 20, 2008 | 6 | $3,131,700 | -16% | -66% | 3,212 | $975 | $56,526,885 | 10 |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 6 | $1,172,380 | -63% | -68% | 3,212 | $365 | $57,699,265 | 11 |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 6 | $1,157,325 | -1% | -64% | 3,212 | $360 | $58,856,590 | 12 |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 7 | $1,060,145 | -8% | -60% | 3,212 | $330 | $59,916,735 | 13 |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 7 | $1,042,885 | -2% | -54% | 3,212 | $325 | $60,959,620 | 14 |
| Jul 25, 2008 | 8 | $1,508,885 | +45% | -54% | 3,018 | $500 | $62,468,505 | 15 |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 8 | $1,961,700 | +30% | -47% | 3,018 | $650 | $64,430,205 | 16 |
| Jul 27, 2008 | 8 | $1,629,720 | -17% | -48% | 3,018 | $540 | $66,059,925 | 17 |
| Jul 28, 2008 | 8 | $693,445 | -57% | -41% | 3,018 | $230 | $66,753,370 | 18 |
| Jul 29, 2008 | 9 | $695,125 | n/c | -40% | 3,018 | $230 | $67,448,495 | 19 |
| Jul 30, 2008 | 9 | $648,870 | -7% | -39% | 3,018 | $215 | $68,097,365 | 20 |
| Jul 31, 2008 | 9 | $648,445 | n/c | -38% | 3,018 | $215 | $68,745,810 | 21 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | 11 | $724,830 | +12% | -52% | 1,959 | $370 | $69,470,640 | 22 |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 11 | $1,038,270 | +43% | -47% | 1,959 | $530 | $70,508,910 | 23 |
| Aug 3, 2008 | 11 | $725,425 | -30% | -55% | 1,959 | $370 | $71,234,335 | 24 |
| Aug 4, 2008 | 11 | $342,825 | -53% | -51% | 1,959 | $175 | $71,577,160 | 25 |
| Aug 5, 2008 | 11 | $323,235 | -6% | -53% | 1,959 | $165 | $71,900,395 | 26 |
| Aug 6, 2008 | 13 | $195,195 | -40% | -70% | 1,959 | $100 | $72,095,590 | 27 |
| Aug 7, 2008 | 13 | $189,090 | -3% | -71% | 1,959 | $97 | $72,284,680 | 28 |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 13 | $359,260 | +90% | -50% | 1,012 | $355 | $72,643,940 | 29 |
| Aug 9, 2008 | 13 | $526,255 | +46% | -49% | 1,012 | $520 | $73,170,195 | 30 |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 13 | $369,380 | -30% | -49% | 1,012 | $365 | $73,539,575 | 31 |
| Aug 11, 2008 | 13 | $161,920 | -56% | -53% | 1,012 | $160 | $73,701,495 | 32 |
| Aug 12, 2008 | 13 | $157,250 | -3% | -51% | 1,012 | $155 | $73,858,745 | 33 |
| Aug 13, 2008 | 14 | $114,150 | -27% | -42% | 1,012 | $113 | $73,972,895 | 34 |
| Aug 14, 2008 | 14 | $102,735 | -10% | -46% | 1,012 | $102 | $74,075,630 | 35 |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 19 | $165,945 | +62% | -54% | 481 | $345 | $74,241,575 | 36 |
| Aug 16, 2008 | 19 | $230,880 | +39% | -56% | 481 | $480 | $74,472,455 | 37 |
| Aug 17, 2008 | 19 | $144,325 | -37% | -61% | 481 | $300 | $74,616,780 | 38 |
| Aug 18, 2008 | 19 | $60,125 | -58% | -63% | 481 | $125 | $74,676,905 | 39 |
| Aug 19, 2008 | 19 | $62,530 | +4% | -60% | 481 | $130 | $74,739,435 | 40 |
| Aug 20, 2008 | - | $57,720 | -8% | -49% | 481 | $120 | $74,797,155 | 41 |
| Aug 21, 2008 | 21 | $55,315 | -4% | -46% | 481 | $115 | $74,852,470 | 42 |
| Aug 22, 2008 | - | $77,220 | +40% | -53% | 286 | $270 | $74,929,690 | 43 |
| Aug 23, 2008 | - | $105,820 | +37% | -54% | 286 | $370 | $75,035,510 | 44 |
| Aug 24, 2008 | - | $72,930 | -31% | -49% | 286 | $255 | $75,108,440 | 45 |
| Aug 25, 2008 | - | $28,600 | -61% | -52% | 286 | $100 | $75,137,040 | 46 |
| Aug 26, 2008 | - | $29,170 | +2% | -53% | 286 | $102 | $75,166,210 | 47 |
| Aug 27, 2008 | - | $21,600 | -26% | -63% | 286 | $76 | $75,187,810 | 48 |
| Aug 28, 2008 | - | $20,020 | -7% | -64% | 286 | $70 | $75,207,830 | 49 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | - | $39,780 | +99% | -48% | 204 | $195 | $75,247,610 | 50 |
| Aug 30, 2008 | - | $65,280 | +64% | -38% | 204 | $320 | $75,312,890 | 51 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | - | $61,185 | -6% | -16% | 204 | $300 | $75,374,075 | 52 |
| Sep 1, 2008 | 35 | $45,900 | -25% | +60% | 204 | $225 | $75,419,975 | 53 |
| Sep 2, 2008 | - | $13,260 | -71% | -55% | 204 | $65 | $75,433,235 | 54 |
| Sep 3, 2008 | - | $12,240 | -8% | -43% | 204 | $60 | $75,445,475 | 55 |
| Sep 4, 2008 | - | $12,225 | n/c | -39% | 204 | $60 | $75,457,700 | 56 |
| Sep 5, 2008 | - | $36,890 | +202% | -7% | 217 | $170 | $75,494,590 | 57 |
| Sep 6, 2008 | - | $66,185 | +79% | +1% | 217 | $305 | $75,560,775 | 58 |
| Sep 7, 2008 | - | $41,230 | -38% | -33% | 217 | $190 | $75,602,005 | 59 |
| Sep 8, 2008 | - | $10,850 | -74% | -76% | 217 | $50 | $75,612,855 | 60 |
| Sep 9, 2008 | - | $12,950 | +19% | -2% | 217 | $60 | $75,625,805 | 61 |
| Sep 10, 2008 | - | $11,935 | -8% | -2% | 217 | $55 | $75,637,740 | 62 |
| Sep 11, 2008 | - | $13,100 | +10% | +7% | 217 | $60 | $75,650,840 | 63 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | - | $25,760 | +97% | -30% | 217 | $119 | $75,676,600 | 64 |
| Sep 13, 2008 | - | $45,885 | +78% | -31% | 217 | $211 | $75,722,485 | 65 |
| Sep 14, 2008 | - | $32,185 | -30% | -22% | 217 | $148 | $75,754,670 | 66 |
| Sep 15, 2008 | - | $8,845 | -73% | -18% | 217 | $41 | $75,763,515 | 67 |
| Sep 16, 2008 | - | $9,660 | +9% | -25% | 217 | $45 | $75,773,175 | 68 |
| Sep 17, 2008 | - | $8,855 | -8% | -26% | 217 | $41 | $75,782,030 | 69 |
| Sep 18, 2008 | - | $9,755 | +10% | -26% | 217 | $45 | $75,791,785 | 70 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2008 | 1 | $46,409,070 | 3,204 | $14,485 | $46,409,070 | 1 | |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 | $14,550,550 | -69% | 3,212 | $4,530 | $60,959,620 | 2 |
| Jul 25, 2008 | 8 | $7,786,190 | -46% | 3,018 | $2,580 | $68,745,810 | 3 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | 13 | $3,538,870 | -55% | 1,959 | $1,806 | $72,284,680 | 4 |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 16 | $1,790,950 | -49% | 1,012 | $1,770 | $74,075,630 | 5 |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 21 | $776,840 | -57% | 481 | $1,615 | $74,852,470 | 6 |
| Aug 22, 2008 | 29 | $355,360 | -54% | 286 | $1,243 | $75,207,830 | 7 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 35 | $249,870 | -30% | 204 | $1,225 | $75,457,700 | 8 |
| Sep 5, 2008 | 36 | $193,140 | -23% | 217 | $890 | $75,650,840 | 9 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | 37 | $140,945 | -27% | 161 | $875 | $75,791,785 | 10 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 8/20/2008 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $10,243,258 | 5/29/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $74,158,302 | |||||||||
| International Total | $84,401,560 | 5/29/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Ron Perlman | Hellboy |
Supporting
| Selma Blair | Liz Sherman | |
| Doug Jones | Abe Sapien | |
| Jeffrey Tambor | Tom Manning | |
| John Hurt | Trevor 'Broom' Bruttenholm | |
| Luke Goss | Prince Nuada |
| Seth MacFarlane | Johann Kraus |
Production and Technical Credits
| Guillermo del Toro | Director | |
| Danny Elfman | Composer | |
| Guillermo Navarro | Cinematographer | |
| Cliff Lanning | First Assistant Director | |
| Guillermo del Toro | Screenwriter |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $34,539,115 (45.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.20 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 47.4% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $82,500,000 (worldwide box office is 1.9 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,204 opening theaters/3,212 max. theaters, 4.3 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $119,694,612 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 11th, 2008 (Wide) by Universal, released as Hellboy 2: The Golden Army |
| International Releases: | August 20th, 2008 (Wide) (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | November 11th, 2008 by Universal Home Entertainment, released as Hellboy 2: The Golden Army |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi action and violence, and some language. |
| Running Time: | 120 minutes |
| Franchise: | Hellboy |
| Plot point: | Demons, Good vs. Evil |
| Source material: | Dark Horse Comics |
| Subgenre: | Action Horror |
| Source: | Based on Comic/Graphic Novel |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Super Hero |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Dark Horse Entertainment |
| Production Countries: | Germany, United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2008 | 1 | $34,539,115 | 3,204 | $10,780 | $34,539,115 | 1 | |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 5 | $10,117,815 | -71% | 3,212 | $3,150 | $56,526,885 | 2 |
| Jul 25, 2008 | 8 | $5,100,305 | -50% | 3,018 | $1,690 | $66,059,925 | 3 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | 11 | $2,488,525 | -51% | 1,959 | $1,270 | $71,234,335 | 4 |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 13 | $1,254,895 | -50% | 1,012 | $1,240 | $73,539,575 | 5 |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 19 | $541,150 | -57% | 481 | $1,125 | $74,616,780 | 6 |
| Aug 22, 2008 | 28 | $255,970 | -53% | 286 | $895 | $75,108,440 | 7 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 35 | $166,245 | -35% | 204 | $815 | $75,374,075 | 8 |
| Sep 5, 2008 | 36 | $144,305 | -13% | 217 | $665 | $75,602,005 | 9 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | 37 | $103,830 | -28% | 161 | $645 | $75,754,670 | 10 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2008 | 1 | $13,729,140 | 3,204 | $4,285 | $13,729,140 | 1 | ||
| Jul 12, 2008 | 2 | $11,662,555 | -15% | 3,204 | $3,640 | $25,391,695 | 2 | |
| Jul 13, 2008 | 1 | $9,147,420 | -22% | 3,204 | $2,855 | $34,539,115 | 3 | |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 2 | $3,716,640 | -59% | 3,204 | $1,160 | $38,255,755 | 4 | |
| Jul 15, 2008 | 2 | $3,188,120 | -14% | 3,204 | $995 | $41,443,875 | 5 | |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 2 | $2,674,335 | -16% | 3,204 | $835 | $44,118,210 | 6 | |
| Jul 17, 2008 | 3 | $2,290,860 | -14% | 3,204 | $715 | $46,409,070 | 7 | |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 5 | $3,276,240 | +43% | -76% | 3,212 | $1,020 | $49,685,310 | 8 |
| Jul 19, 2008 | 6 | $3,709,875 | +13% | -68% | 3,212 | $1,155 | $53,395,185 | 9 |
| Jul 20, 2008 | 6 | $3,131,700 | -16% | -66% | 3,212 | $975 | $56,526,885 | 10 |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 6 | $1,172,380 | -63% | -68% | 3,212 | $365 | $57,699,265 | 11 |
| Jul 22, 2008 | 6 | $1,157,325 | -1% | -64% | 3,212 | $360 | $58,856,590 | 12 |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 7 | $1,060,145 | -8% | -60% | 3,212 | $330 | $59,916,735 | 13 |
| Jul 24, 2008 | 7 | $1,042,885 | -2% | -54% | 3,212 | $325 | $60,959,620 | 14 |
| Jul 25, 2008 | 8 | $1,508,885 | +45% | -54% | 3,018 | $500 | $62,468,505 | 15 |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 8 | $1,961,700 | +30% | -47% | 3,018 | $650 | $64,430,205 | 16 |
| Jul 27, 2008 | 8 | $1,629,720 | -17% | -48% | 3,018 | $540 | $66,059,925 | 17 |
| Jul 28, 2008 | 8 | $693,445 | -57% | -41% | 3,018 | $230 | $66,753,370 | 18 |
| Jul 29, 2008 | 9 | $695,125 | n/c | -40% | 3,018 | $230 | $67,448,495 | 19 |
| Jul 30, 2008 | 9 | $648,870 | -7% | -39% | 3,018 | $215 | $68,097,365 | 20 |
| Jul 31, 2008 | 9 | $648,445 | n/c | -38% | 3,018 | $215 | $68,745,810 | 21 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | 11 | $724,830 | +12% | -52% | 1,959 | $370 | $69,470,640 | 22 |
| Aug 2, 2008 | 11 | $1,038,270 | +43% | -47% | 1,959 | $530 | $70,508,910 | 23 |
| Aug 3, 2008 | 11 | $725,425 | -30% | -55% | 1,959 | $370 | $71,234,335 | 24 |
| Aug 4, 2008 | 11 | $342,825 | -53% | -51% | 1,959 | $175 | $71,577,160 | 25 |
| Aug 5, 2008 | 11 | $323,235 | -6% | -53% | 1,959 | $165 | $71,900,395 | 26 |
| Aug 6, 2008 | 13 | $195,195 | -40% | -70% | 1,959 | $100 | $72,095,590 | 27 |
| Aug 7, 2008 | 13 | $189,090 | -3% | -71% | 1,959 | $97 | $72,284,680 | 28 |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 13 | $359,260 | +90% | -50% | 1,012 | $355 | $72,643,940 | 29 |
| Aug 9, 2008 | 13 | $526,255 | +46% | -49% | 1,012 | $520 | $73,170,195 | 30 |
| Aug 10, 2008 | 13 | $369,380 | -30% | -49% | 1,012 | $365 | $73,539,575 | 31 |
| Aug 11, 2008 | 13 | $161,920 | -56% | -53% | 1,012 | $160 | $73,701,495 | 32 |
| Aug 12, 2008 | 13 | $157,250 | -3% | -51% | 1,012 | $155 | $73,858,745 | 33 |
| Aug 13, 2008 | 14 | $114,150 | -27% | -42% | 1,012 | $113 | $73,972,895 | 34 |
| Aug 14, 2008 | 14 | $102,735 | -10% | -46% | 1,012 | $102 | $74,075,630 | 35 |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 19 | $165,945 | +62% | -54% | 481 | $345 | $74,241,575 | 36 |
| Aug 16, 2008 | 19 | $230,880 | +39% | -56% | 481 | $480 | $74,472,455 | 37 |
| Aug 17, 2008 | 19 | $144,325 | -37% | -61% | 481 | $300 | $74,616,780 | 38 |
| Aug 18, 2008 | 19 | $60,125 | -58% | -63% | 481 | $125 | $74,676,905 | 39 |
| Aug 19, 2008 | 19 | $62,530 | +4% | -60% | 481 | $130 | $74,739,435 | 40 |
| Aug 20, 2008 | - | $57,720 | -8% | -49% | 481 | $120 | $74,797,155 | 41 |
| Aug 21, 2008 | 21 | $55,315 | -4% | -46% | 481 | $115 | $74,852,470 | 42 |
| Aug 22, 2008 | - | $77,220 | +40% | -53% | 286 | $270 | $74,929,690 | 43 |
| Aug 23, 2008 | - | $105,820 | +37% | -54% | 286 | $370 | $75,035,510 | 44 |
| Aug 24, 2008 | - | $72,930 | -31% | -49% | 286 | $255 | $75,108,440 | 45 |
| Aug 25, 2008 | - | $28,600 | -61% | -52% | 286 | $100 | $75,137,040 | 46 |
| Aug 26, 2008 | - | $29,170 | +2% | -53% | 286 | $102 | $75,166,210 | 47 |
| Aug 27, 2008 | - | $21,600 | -26% | -63% | 286 | $76 | $75,187,810 | 48 |
| Aug 28, 2008 | - | $20,020 | -7% | -64% | 286 | $70 | $75,207,830 | 49 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | - | $39,780 | +99% | -48% | 204 | $195 | $75,247,610 | 50 |
| Aug 30, 2008 | - | $65,280 | +64% | -38% | 204 | $320 | $75,312,890 | 51 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | - | $61,185 | -6% | -16% | 204 | $300 | $75,374,075 | 52 |
| Sep 1, 2008 | 35 | $45,900 | -25% | +60% | 204 | $225 | $75,419,975 | 53 |
| Sep 2, 2008 | - | $13,260 | -71% | -55% | 204 | $65 | $75,433,235 | 54 |
| Sep 3, 2008 | - | $12,240 | -8% | -43% | 204 | $60 | $75,445,475 | 55 |
| Sep 4, 2008 | - | $12,225 | n/c | -39% | 204 | $60 | $75,457,700 | 56 |
| Sep 5, 2008 | - | $36,890 | +202% | -7% | 217 | $170 | $75,494,590 | 57 |
| Sep 6, 2008 | - | $66,185 | +79% | +1% | 217 | $305 | $75,560,775 | 58 |
| Sep 7, 2008 | - | $41,230 | -38% | -33% | 217 | $190 | $75,602,005 | 59 |
| Sep 8, 2008 | - | $10,850 | -74% | -76% | 217 | $50 | $75,612,855 | 60 |
| Sep 9, 2008 | - | $12,950 | +19% | -2% | 217 | $60 | $75,625,805 | 61 |
| Sep 10, 2008 | - | $11,935 | -8% | -2% | 217 | $55 | $75,637,740 | 62 |
| Sep 11, 2008 | - | $13,100 | +10% | +7% | 217 | $60 | $75,650,840 | 63 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | - | $25,760 | +97% | -30% | 217 | $119 | $75,676,600 | 64 |
| Sep 13, 2008 | - | $45,885 | +78% | -31% | 217 | $211 | $75,722,485 | 65 |
| Sep 14, 2008 | - | $32,185 | -30% | -22% | 217 | $148 | $75,754,670 | 66 |
| Sep 15, 2008 | - | $8,845 | -73% | -18% | 217 | $41 | $75,763,515 | 67 |
| Sep 16, 2008 | - | $9,660 | +9% | -25% | 217 | $45 | $75,773,175 | 68 |
| Sep 17, 2008 | - | $8,855 | -8% | -26% | 217 | $41 | $75,782,030 | 69 |
| Sep 18, 2008 | - | $9,755 | +10% | -26% | 217 | $45 | $75,791,785 | 70 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2008 | 1 | $46,409,070 | 3,204 | $14,485 | $46,409,070 | 1 | |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 6 | $14,550,550 | -69% | 3,212 | $4,530 | $60,959,620 | 2 |
| Jul 25, 2008 | 8 | $7,786,190 | -46% | 3,018 | $2,580 | $68,745,810 | 3 |
| Aug 1, 2008 | 13 | $3,538,870 | -55% | 1,959 | $1,806 | $72,284,680 | 4 |
| Aug 8, 2008 | 16 | $1,790,950 | -49% | 1,012 | $1,770 | $74,075,630 | 5 |
| Aug 15, 2008 | 21 | $776,840 | -57% | 481 | $1,615 | $74,852,470 | 6 |
| Aug 22, 2008 | 29 | $355,360 | -54% | 286 | $1,243 | $75,207,830 | 7 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 35 | $249,870 | -30% | 204 | $1,225 | $75,457,700 | 8 |
| Sep 5, 2008 | 36 | $193,140 | -23% | 217 | $890 | $75,650,840 | 9 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | 37 | $140,945 | -27% | 161 | $875 | $75,791,785 | 10 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 8/20/2008 | $0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | $10,243,258 | 5/29/2026 | |||
| Rest of World | $74,158,302 | |||||||||
| International Total | $84,401,560 | 5/29/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Ron Perlman | Hellboy |
Supporting
| Selma Blair | Liz Sherman | |
| Doug Jones | Abe Sapien | |
| Jeffrey Tambor | Tom Manning | |
| John Hurt | Trevor 'Broom' Bruttenholm | |
| Luke Goss | Prince Nuada |
| Seth MacFarlane | Johann Kraus |
Production and Technical Credits
| Guillermo del Toro | Director | |
| Danny Elfman | Composer | |
| Guillermo Navarro | Cinematographer | |
| Cliff Lanning | First Assistant Director | |
| Guillermo del Toro | Screenwriter |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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