'The Monkey' Release Date: Theaters and Streaming

Following the massive success of Longlegs, writer/director Osgood "Oz" Perkins is back with another horror film, this time adapting the work of Stephen King. The Monkey stars Theo James as twin brothers tormented by a sinister cymbal-banging monkey toy. The film also features Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings, Yellowjackets), and Adam Scott (Severance) who get drawn into the unsettling chaos surrounding the toy.

In his IGN review, critic Tom Jorgensen describes 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 certainly sounds like a true genre blend of horror and comedy.

If you're looking for showtimes or wondering about its streaming release, find all the key information below.

How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

The Monkey just hit theaters on February 21. You can find local showtimes using the major theater chain links below:

FandangoAMC TheatersCinemark TheatersRegal Theaters

The Monkey Streaming Release Date

The Monkey is ultimately set to stream on Hulu, not on Netflix or Max. The film is distributed by Neon, which has an output deal with Hulu, granting the platform streaming rights to its theatrical releases.

Unlike the recent wave of films going straight to streaming, Neon's independent releases typically take a considerable amount of time to arrive on the service. For instance, Oz Perkins's previous film, Longlegs, was released in theaters on July 12, 2024, and didn't debut on Hulu until February 14, 2025—a gap of roughly seven months.

While you may be waiting several months for The Monkey to stream on Hulu, the new Oz Perkins film should be available for digital rental or purchase on platforms like Prime Video by early May.

What Is The Monkey About?

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The Monkey is based on Stephen King's short story of the same name, first published in 1980 and later revised for his 1985 collection, Skeleton Crew. Here is the official movie synopsis:

Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?

The Monkey does not have a traditional post-credits scene, but there is a notable surprise during the credits that makes sticking around worthwhile. Be aware of spoilers, but you can find a full breakdown in IGN's guide to The Monkey's ending.

The Monkey Cast

The Monkey was written and directed by Oz Perkins. The film's cast includes:

as 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-wife and Petey's motherNicco Del Rio as Rookie Priest

The Monkey Rating and Runtime

The Monkey is Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, pervasive language, and some sexual references. The total runtime is 1 hour and 38 minutes.