Oz Perkins, the mind behind the successful Longlegs, returns with a chilling horror-comedy adaptation of Stephen King's "The Monkey." Theo James takes center stage as a pair of twins tormented by a sinister, cymbal-banging monkey toy. A stellar cast, including Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, joins the macabre monkey mayhem. IGN critic Tom Jorgenson hails The Monkey as "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory," praising its blend of gory thrills and laugh-out-loud humor.

Planning a theater visit or curious about the streaming release? Find the details below.

How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

The Monkey premiered in theaters on February 21st. Check local showtimes at these major theater chains:

Fandango | AMC Theaters | Cinemark Theaters | Regal Theaters

The Monkey Streaming Release Date

The Monkey will stream exclusively on Hulu. Neon, the film's distributor, has a deal with Hulu securing the streaming rights to their theatrical releases. Unlike many films going straight to streaming, Neon's releases typically have a significant theatrical window. For instance, Longlegs, also directed by Perkins, had a July 12th, 2024 theatrical release and arrived on Hulu on February 14th, 2025. Expect a similar timeframe for The Monkey, with digital rentals and purchases likely available via platforms like Prime Video by early May.

What Is The Monkey About?

Based on Stephen King's 1980 short story (revised for the 1985 Skeleton Crew collection), The Monkey follows the horrifying tale of twin brothers who stumble upon a cursed wind-up monkey. A series of bizarre deaths plagues their family, only to resurface twenty-five years later, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the demonic toy.

Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?

While there isn't a traditional post-credits scene, a surprising element awaits those who stay until the very end. For details (spoiler alert!), check out IGN's guide to The Monkey's ending.

The Monkey Cast

Written and directed by Oz Perkins, The Monkey stars:

• Theo James as Hal and Bill Shelburn
• Christian Convery as young Hal and Bill
• Tatiana Maslany as Lois Shelburn
• Colin O'Brien as Petey
• Rohan Campbell as Ricky
• Sarah Levy as Ida
• Adam Scott as Capt. Petey Shelburn
• Elijah Wood as Ted Hammerman
• Osgood Perkins as Chip
• Danica Dreyer as Annie Wilkes
• Laura Mennell as Hal's ex-wife and Petey's mother
• Nicco Del Rio as Rookie Priest

The Monkey Rating and Runtime

Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, pervasive language, and some sexual references. Runtime: 1 hour, 38 minutes.