Guillermo del Toro has never made a cinema that fits neatly into its moment. And that is exactly why it keeps outlasting it. Long before streaming ruled Hollywood, films like Cronos, The Devil’s Backbone, and Pan’s Labyrinth proved that monsters could carry memory, grief, and politics on their backs. Now, with Frankenstein finding major success on Netflix, del Toro is once again showing that his gothic, deeply human storytelling does not fade with changing format.

Which makes Netflix’s next move feel inevitable - opening its doors to yet another Guillermo del Toro classic.

In a move that strengthens its growing relationship with Guillermo del Toro, Netflix is adding Hellboy (2004) to its library in January 2026. The cult favorite follows a demon raised by humans who grows up to defend the world against supernatural threats. Directed by del Toro and starring Ron Perlman in the title role alongside Selma Blair, the film marked one of the director’s most successful mainstream Hollywood outings.

Before this deal, Hellboy has historically rotated across platforms and, mainly been available via digital rental and purchase on services such as Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google TV.

The addition that was first reported by What's On Netflix also signals that Hellboy is becoming part of Netflix’s emerging del Toro roster, alongside the streamer’s recent success with Frankenstein, which has introduced his gothic storytelling to a new generation of viewers. While Netflix does not currently host a full catalogue of his classics, this move suggests a deliberate effort to associate the platform with del Toro’s body of work.

It also places the film within Netflix’s extensive January 2026 lineup, which includes major arrivals like 12 Years a Slave, 30 Minutes or Less, Becky, Brüno, and Colombiana, positioning the new year as one of the service’s most content-rich months to date.

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Just when the calendar flips and binge plans begin, Netflix decides to turn mystery into its most powerful trailer.

Netflix has stirred major buzz online with its mysterious What Next teaser clip, released on December 25, 2025, teasing new content and building anticipation for January 2026. The one-minute visual features a rain-soaked cityscape and introspective narration about cosmic signs and what lies ahead.

It was captioned “Your Future is on its way. #WhatNext Jan 7, 2026,” without revealing specific titles. This cryptic rollout has sparked fan theories as audiences speculate about which new series and films might be unveiled at the January 7 event tied to the teaser. 

Although Netflix did not attach clear trailers or logos to the clip, the timing aligns with a significant slate of scheduled January 2026 releases across genres and regions. Content drops throughout January span from Korean dramas and Japanese LGBTQ+ reality shows to classic film collections and genre mix-ins. 

With Hellboy (2004) joining Netflix’s January 2026 wave, Guillermo del Toro’s legacy continues to find new life on the world’s biggest streaming stage.

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