Oz Perkins, fresh off the success of Longlegs, returns with a chilling adaptation of Stephen King's "The Monkey." This horror-comedy stars Theo James as a pair of twins tormented by a malevolent, cymbal-clanging monkey toy. Joining him in this unsettling escapade are Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, adding star power to the creepy chaos. IGN critic Tom Jorgenson hails it as "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory," promising a potent blend of gory thrills and laugh-out-loud moments.

Planning a theatrical viewing or curious about the streaming release? Read on for all the details.

How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

The Monkey premiered in theaters on February 21st. Check your local showtimes using the links below:

• Fandango
• AMC Theaters
• Cinemark Theaters
• Regal Theaters

The Monkey Streaming Release Date

The Monkey will eventually stream on Hulu. Neon, the 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 take several months to appear on Hulu. For instance, Longlegs, released July 12th, 2024, arrived on Hulu February 14th, 2025. Expect a similar timeframe for The Monkey. In the meantime, digital rentals and purchases should be 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 unfolds as follows: Twin brothers stumble upon a sinister wind-up monkey, triggering a series of bizarre deaths that shatter their family. Twenty-five years later, the monkey's killing spree resumes, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy's legacy.

Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?

While there's no traditional post-credits scene, a surprising element awaits viewers after the main credits roll. 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 features:

• 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 and 38 minutes.