How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

Oz Perkins, fresh off the success of Longlegs, delivers another chilling horror adaptation from the pages of Stephen King. The Monkey stars Theo James as a pair of twins tormented by a malevolent, cymbal-banging monkey toy. Joining him in this terrifying escapade are Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, all caught in the cursed toy's chaotic wake.

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

Ready to experience the mayhem? Find out where and when you can watch The Monkey below.

How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

The Monkey hit theaters on February 21st. Check local showtimes at these major theater websites:

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 the streaming rights to its theatrical releases. Given Neon's release pattern (Longlegs, released July 12th, 2024, arrived on Hulu February 14th, 2025), expect a similar timeframe for The Monkey—several months after its theatrical run. However, digital rentals and purchases via platforms like Prime Video should be available by early May.

What Is The Monkey About?

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

When twin brothers discover a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths rips their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey unleashes a new killing spree, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy.

Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?

While there isn't a traditional post-credits scene, a surprising element awaits those who stay until the very end. For those curious (but wanting to avoid spoilers), IGN's guide to The Monkey's ending provides further details.

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