How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

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-banging monkey toy. The stellar cast also includes Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, all caught in the unsettling 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.

Curious to see The Monkey? Find out how to watch it below.

How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

The Monkey premiered in theaters on February 21st. Check your local listings via these links:

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. However, unlike many films going straight to streaming, Neon's releases typically have a significant theatrical window. For example, Longlegs, also directed by Perkins, had a seven-month gap between its theatrical release (July 12, 2024) and its Hulu debut (February 14, 2025). While a Hulu release date isn't confirmed, expect a similar delay for The Monkey. 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 (revised in the 1985 Skeleton Crew collection), The Monkey follows twin brothers who discover a cursed wind-up monkey. A string of bizarre deaths plagues their family, only to resume twenty-five years later, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the demonic toy.

Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?

While there's no traditional post-credits scene, a significant "surprise" awaits viewers who stick around. For details (spoiler alert!), consult 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

Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, pervasive language, and some sexual references. Runtime: 1 hour, 38 minutes.