"The Monkey: Showtimes and Streaming Release Date Revealed"

Following the tremendous success of *Longlegs*, writer and director Oz Perkins is back with another chilling horror adaptation from the mind of Stephen King. *The Monkey* features Theo James in the dual role of twins haunted by a menacing cymbal-banging monkey toy. The film also stars Tatiana Maslany from *Orphan Black*, Elijah Wood known for *Lord of the Rings* and *Yellowjackets*, and Adam Scott from *Severance*, all drawn into the eerie world of the haunted monkey.

In his review for IGN, critic Tom Jorgenson praises *The Monkey* as "one of the best horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent memory, bursting onto the screen with both gory kills and hearty laughs." It sounds like a perfect blend of horror and comedy.

If you're eager to see *The Monkey* in theaters or curious about its streaming release, here's all the information you need:

How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

**The Monkey** hit theaters on February 21. You can find showtimes near you at the following major theater chains:

• Fandango
• AMC Theaters
• Cinemark Theaters
• Regal Theaters

The Monkey Streaming Release Date

**The Monkey** will eventually be available to stream on Hulu, rather than Netflix or Max. Distributed by Neon, which has a deal with Hulu, the film will follow the streaming service's rights to Neon's theatrical releases.

Unlike the recent trend of movies going straight to streaming, Neon's independent films typically take longer to appear on the service. For instance, Oz Perkins' previous film, *Longlegs*, was released in theaters on July 12, 2024, and didn't become available on Hulu until February 14, 2025, roughly seven months later.

While you may need to wait several months for *The Monkey* to hit Hulu, you should be able to rent or purchase it through digital platforms like Prime Video by early May.

What Is The Monkey About?

Skeleton Crew: Stories

Featuring the short story "The Monkey," the novella *The Mist*, and many more haunting tales. See it at Amazon.

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

When twin brothers discover a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of bizarre deaths begins to tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey resumes its deadly spree, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy.

Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?

While *The Monkey* doesn't have a traditional post-credits scene, there is a "surprise" worth sticking around for. Be cautious of spoilers, but you can find more details in IGN's guide to The Monkey's ending.

The Monkey Cast

*The Monkey* was written and directed by Oz Perkins. The film features the following cast:

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