Doug Jones explains why a Hellboy 3 with Ron Perlman is unlikely

Doug Jones believes a third Hellboy film with Ron Perlman is unlikely due to the passage of time and the actors' ages. Jones, who played Abe Sapien, cited the 18-year gap since Hellboy II and the physical demands on Perlman as key factors. He noted that the opportunity for Del Toro's trilogy conclusion may have passed. The original Hellboy films were not box office blockbusters, and the financial model for sequels has changed. The franchise has since seen reboots with different actors.