How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

Oz Perkins, hot off the heels of *Longlegs*, delivers another chilling horror adaptation from the master of macabre, Stephen King. *The Monkey*, starring Theo James as a pair of haunted twins, promises a wild ride. Joining James in this creepy monkey caper are Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, adding star power to the unsettling premise of a cymbal-clanging, death-dealing toy.

IGN's Tom Jorgenson raves, calling *The Monkey* "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory, exploding off the screen with both gory kills and big laughs." Sounds like a perfect blend of thrills and chills!

Ready to experience the mayhem? Find out where and when to watch below.

How to Watch *The Monkey* - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

*The Monkey* swung into theaters on February 21st. Check your local listings using the links below:

Fandango
AMC Theaters
Cinemark Theaters
Regal Theaters

*The Monkey* Streaming Release Date

Skip Netflix and Max; *The Monkey* will eventually land on Hulu. Neon, the distributor, has a deal with Hulu securing the streaming rights. Unlike many films going straight to streaming, Neon's releases take a while to hit the platform. Consider *Longlegs*, which premiered in theaters on July 12, 2024, and arrived on Hulu February 14, 2025 – a seven-month gap. Expect a similar wait for *The Monkey*, but digital rentals or purchases (Prime Video, etc.) should be available 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* offers this synopsis:

When twin brothers stumble upon a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths plague their family. Twenty-five years later, the monkey's killing spree reignites, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy.

Does *The Monkey* Have a Post-Credits Scene?

While there's no traditional post-credits scene, a "surprise" awaits those who stick around. 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

*The Monkey* is Rated R for strong bloody violent content, gore, language, and some sexual references. Runtime: 1 hour and 38 minutes.