How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

Oz Perkins, hot off the heels of *Longlegs*, returns with another chilling adaptation of a Stephen King tale. *The Monkey*, starring Theo James as a pair of haunted twins, promises a wild ride. Joining James are a stellar cast including Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, all caught in the grip of a cymbal-clanging, death-dealing monkey toy. IGN critic Tom Jorgenson raves, calling it "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory, exploding off the screen with both gory kills and big laughs."

Curious to see this horror-comedy for yourself? Read on for details on where and when you can watch.

How to Watch *The Monkey* - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

The Monkey hit theaters on February 21st. Check your local listings at these sites:

Fandango
AMC Theaters
Cinemark Theaters
Regal Theaters

*The Monkey* Streaming Release Date

Unlike many films, The Monkey will eventually stream on Hulu. Neon, the distributor, has a deal with Hulu securing the streaming rights. However, Neon's releases typically take several months to reach the platform. For example, Longlegs premiered in theaters on July 12, 2024, and arrived on Hulu on February 14, 2025. Expect a similar timeframe for The Monkey, though digital rentals or purchases via Prime Video might be available by early May.

What Is *The Monkey* About?

Based on Stephen King's 1980 short story (later revised for Skeleton Crew), The Monkey follows this synopsis: When twin brothers stumble upon a sinister wind-up monkey, a series of gruesome deaths plague their family. Twenty-five years later, the monkey returns for a new killing spree, forcing the estranged siblings to confront their cursed 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 warning!), 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

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