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How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

Authore: ClaireUpdate:Mar 15,2025

Oz Perkins, hot off the heels of *Longlegs*, delivers another chilling horror adaptation from the twisted mind of Stephen King. *The Monkey*, starring Theo James as a pair of haunted twins, promises a wild ride. Joining James in this creepy monkey-centric mayhem are Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott. IGN's Tom Jorgenson hails it as "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory," praising its blend of gory thrills and laugh-out-loud moments.

Planning a theatrical viewing or wondering when it hits streaming? Read on for details.

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

The Monkey premiered in theaters on February 21st. Check local showtimes at:

  • Fandango
  • AMC Theaters
  • Cinemark Theaters
  • Regal Theaters

*The Monkey* Streaming Release Date

*The Monkey* will stream on Hulu. Neon, the distributor, has a deal with Hulu securing streaming rights to its theatrical releases. Unlike many films going straight to streaming, Neon's releases typically take several months to appear on Hulu. Consider *Longlegs*, which debuted in theaters July 12, 2024, and arrived on Hulu February 14, 2025. While a Hulu release date for *The Monkey* is still a few months away, expect it to be available for rent or purchase via digital platforms like Prime Video by early May.

What Is *The Monkey* About?

The Monkey book cover

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

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

The Monkey movie still

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 violence, gore, pervasive language, and some sexual references. Runtime: 1 hour 38 minutes.