Following the massive success of "Longlegs," writer-director Oz Perkins brings another chilling Stephen King adaptation to life with "The Monkey." Theo James stars as twin brothers tormented by a sinister cymbal-clapping toy monkey, joined by Tatiana Maslany ("Orphan Black"), Elijah Wood ("Lord of the Rings"), and Adam Scott ("Severance") in this unsettling thriller.
IGN critic Tom Jorgensen praises "The Monkey" as "one of the finest horror-comedies (and King adaptations) in years, delivering equal parts gruesome kills and uproarious humor." Clearly, this film blends scares and laughs seamlessly.
Planning to see "The Monkey" in cinemas or curious about its streaming debut? Here's everything you need to know.
How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date
"The Monkey" hit theaters on February 21. Find local screenings through these major theater chains:
FandangoAMC TheatersCinemark TheatersRegal Theaters
The Monkey Streaming Release Date
Hulu secured streaming rights for "The Monkey," bypassing Netflix and Max. Neon, the distributor, maintains an exclusive Hulu partnership for its theatrical releases.
Unlike recent instant streaming drops, Neon films take months to transition—for instance, Perkins' "Longlegs" premiered July 2024 but didn't reach Hulu until February 2025.
Though Hulu viewers face a wait, digital rentals via platforms like Prime Video should begin by early May.
What Is The Monkey About?
Skeleton Crew: Stories
This collection includes King's "The Monkey" novella, "The Mist," and other macabre tales.Shop on Amazon
Adapted from King's 1980 short story (later revised for 1985's "Skeleton Crew"), here's the official premise:
After twin brothers discover a haunted wind-up monkey, brutal deaths fracture their family. Decades later, the toy resurfaces, reigniting its murderous cycle and forcing the estranged siblings to reckon with their past.
Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?
Though lacking a traditional post-credits scene, stay seated for an unexpected reveal. Dive deeper via IGN's explanation of The Monkey's ending (spoiler alert).
The Monkey Cast
Directed by Oz Perkins, "The Monkey" features:
Theo Jamesas Hal and Bill ShelburnChristian Convery as young Hal and BillTatiana Maslany as Lois ShelburnColin O'Brien as PeteyRohan Campbell as RickySarah Levy as IdaAdam Scott as Capt. Petey ShelburnElijah Wood as Ted HammermanOsgood Perkins as ChipDanica Dreyer as Annie WilkesLaura Mennell as Hal's ex-wifeNicco Del Rio as Rookie Priest
The Monkey Rating and Runtime
Rated R for intense violence, gore, pervasive language, and sexual references. Runtime: 1 hour 38 minutes.
