How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

Oz Perkins, hot off the heels of Longlegs, delivers another chilling horror adaptation, this time tackling a Stephen King story. The Monkey stars Theo James as a pair of twins tormented by a malevolent, cymbal-clanging monkey toy. Joining him in this macabre escapade are Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, all caught in the toy's terrifying web.

IGN's Tom Jorgenson hails The Monkey as "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory," praising its blend of gory violence and laugh-out-loud humor. Sounds like a perfect mix for horror fans with a penchant for dark comedy.

Curious about where to catch this cinematic monkey business? Read on for showtimes and streaming details.

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

Unlike many films, The Monkey will eventually stream on Hulu, not Netflix or Max. Neon, the distributor, has a deal with Hulu securing them streaming rights. Neon's independent films often have a significant theatrical window before hitting streaming services. For example, Longlegs premiered in theaters on July 12, 2024, and arrived on Hulu on February 14, 2025—a seven-month delay.

While a Hulu release might be months away, expect digital rental or purchase options on platforms like Prime Video by early May.

What Is The Monkey About?

Based on Stephen King's short story (originally published in 1980 and revised for the Skeleton Crew collection in 1985), The Monkey offers this synopsis:

When twin brothers stumble upon a mysterious wind-up monkey, a string of bizarre deaths shatters their family. Twenty-five years later, the monkey returns for a new killing spree, 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 surprising element awaits those who stick around after the credits roll. For details (spoiler warning!), 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 violent content, gore, language, and some sexual references. Runtime: 1 hour and 38 minutes.