Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) is a fantasy action film directed by Guillermo del Toro, and it is the sequel to the 2004 film Hellboy. The story follows Hellboy (Ron Perlman), the half-demon superhero, as he continues his work with the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (B.P.R.D.) alongside his team: his psychic girlfriend, Liz Sherman (Selma Blair), and aquatic partner, Abe Sapien (Doug Jones).

In this film, Hellboy faces off against Prince Nuada (Luke Goss), a vengeful elf prince who seeks to awaken the Golden Army — a powerful, ancient mechanical army capable of annihilating humanity.

Nuada is determined to reclaim the crown that controls the Golden Army and use its power to wage war on the human world and restore the dominance of the mythical creatures.

As Hellboy and his team pursue Nuada, they uncover a hidden world of mystical creatures and ancient artifacts. At the same time, Hellboy grapples with his own identity, struggling with his fate as a potential destroyer of mankind, while also dealing with his relationship with Liz.

The film combines dark fantasy, humor, and action, with visually stunning set pieces and practical effects that bring the world of Hellboy to life. It explores themes of family, loyalty, and the balance between good and evil, while delivering thrilling action sequences and memorable characters.