The "Hellboy" franchise might be one of the most frustrating experiences in the cinematic landscape. In an industry where superhero movies are not just the norm but the yearly tentpoles, there is one franchise that has not been given a chance to come to a graceful conclusion.

The first two movies were given tremendous critical reception despite less-than-stellar box office receptions. Despite that, many expected the trilogy, which is directed by auteur Guillermo del Toro, to eventually find its conclusion. It has not and the direction has no idea if and when it will.

During an exclusive interview, the director told Latin Post that the project was still in purgatory though he was cognizant that fans of the franchise continue to exist.

"The last news I had on 'Hellboy 3' was that Ron [Perlman] and I were having a cappuccino and coffee on Ventura. That's the latest new," joked Del Toro before switching into a more series vein. "I really wish that studios could pay attention that there is a very healthy group of fans that would gladly like to see the movie made. But they haven't so far."

Perlman, who stars in the film, recently echoed similar sentiments about the frustration of not concluding the story.

"It's the deal we made with the public by making instalments one and two," Perlman told IGN. "Clearly we're not finished. We're not finished until we find out whether this guy's is going to meet his destiny or whether he's going to find a way to avoid it."

The first two films established a prophecy that points toward Hellboy ending the world, a fascinating wrinkle in a story where he is clearly the hero constantly saving it. The third movie is supposed to deal with that struggle and whether the prophecy comes true.

Del Toro recently faced a similar situation with the sequel of "Pacific Rim." While he noted that a script and budget would be submitted in coming weeks, he noted that his projects seemingly endure similar fates.

For this reason he remained mum on his next project.

"Every time I mention a project, it gets cursed," he told Latin Post.