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?
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
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.
