"The Monkey: Showtimes and Streaming Release Unveiled"

Following the thrilling success of *Longlegs*, acclaimed writer/director Oz Perkins is back with another chilling horror adaptation from Stephen King's vast repertoire. In *The Monkey*, Theo James takes on the dual role of twins tormented by a menacing, cymbal-banging monkey toy. The film also features a stellar cast including Tatiana Maslany from *Orphan Black*, Elijah Wood of *Lord of The Rings* and *Yellowjackets* fame, and Adam Scott known for *Severance*, who all find themselves entangled in the eerie curse of the monkey.

IGN critic Tom Jorgenson raves about *The Monkey* in his review, labeling it “one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory, exploding off the screen with both gory kills and big laughs.” It sounds like a perfect blend of horror and humor that you won't want to miss.

If you're eager to experience *The Monkey* in theaters or are curious about its streaming availability, here's everything you need to know:

How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

**The Monkey premiered in theaters** on February 21. You can find showtimes near you at major theater chains such as:

Fandango
AMC Theaters
Cinemark Theaters
Regal Theaters

The Monkey Streaming Release Date

**The Monkey will be available to stream on Hulu** rather than Netflix or Max. Distributed by Neon, which has a deal with Hulu, the movie will eventually find its way to the platform. However, don't expect it to be immediate; Neon’s independent films typically take around seven months to transition to streaming. For instance, Perkins' previous film, *Longlegs*, hit theaters on July 12, 2024, and didn't appear on Hulu until February 14, 2025.

While you may have to wait until late 2025 for *The Monkey* to land on Hulu, you should be able to rent or purchase the movie through digital marketplaces like Prime Video by early May.

What Is The Monkey About?

The Monkey Movie Poster

Skeleton Crew: Stories

Featuring the short story “The Monkey," the novella *The Mist*, and many more haunting tales. See it at Amazon.

*The Monkey* is adapted from Stephen King’s short story of the same name, initially published in 1980 and later revised for the *Skeleton Crew* collection in 1985. Here's the movie's official synopsis:

When twin brothers stumble upon a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths begins to tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey starts a new killing spree, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy once again.

Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?

Although *The Monkey* doesn't feature a traditional post-credits scene, there is a “surprise” that’s worth sticking around for. Be mindful of spoilers, but you can delve deeper into this in IGN’s guide to The Monkey’s ending.

The Monkey Cast

*The Monkey* was penned and directed by Oz Perkins. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including:

**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

*The Monkey* is rated R due to strong bloody violent content, gore, pervasive language, and some sexual references. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.