"The Monkey: Showtimes and Streaming Release Date Revealed"

Following the immense success of "Longlegs," acclaimed writer/director Oz Perkins brings another chilling adaptation from Stephen King's prolific works to the screen with "The Monkey." This horror-comedy stars Theo James as twin brothers tormented by a sinister cymbal-playing monkey toy. The film boasts an impressive cast including Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, who find themselves entangled in the eerie antics of the malevolent monkey.

In his review for IGN, critic Tom Jorgenson lauds "The Monkey" as "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory, exploding off the screen with both gory kills and big laughs." This sounds like a perfect blend of horror and humor that fans won't want to miss.

If you're eager to see "The Monkey" in theaters or curious about its streaming availability, here's everything you need to know:

How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

"The Monkey" hit theaters on February 21. You can find showtimes near you at major theater chains like Fandango, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Regal Theaters.

The Monkey Streaming Release Date

"The Monkey" will eventually be available to stream on Hulu, thanks to Neon's distribution deal with the platform. Unlike many films that quickly move to streaming, Neon's releases, such as Oz Perkins' previous film "Longlegs," take longer to reach Hulu. "Longlegs" premiered in theaters on July 12, 2024, and didn't become available on Hulu until February 14, 2025, about seven months later. While you may need to wait a few months for "The Monkey" to appear on Hulu, you should be able to rent or purchase it through digital marketplaces like Prime Video by early May.

What Is The Monkey About?

"The Monkey" is adapted from Stephen King's short story of the same name, first published in 1980 and later revised for the "Skeleton Crew" collection in 1985. The film's official synopsis reads: When twin brothers discover a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of shocking deaths begins to tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey resumes its deadly rampage, compelling the estranged siblings to face the cursed toy once more.

Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?

Although "The Monkey" does not feature a traditional post-credits scene, there is a "surprise" worth sticking around for. Be cautious of spoilers, but you can delve deeper into this in IGN's guide to The Monkey's ending.

The Monkey Cast

Written and directed by Oz Perkins, "The Monkey" features an ensemble cast including:

• 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 due to strong bloody violent content, gore, language throughout, and some sexual references. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.