Following the acclaimed success of Longlegs, writer/director Oz Perkins is back with another chilling adaptation from Stephen King's repertoire. The Monkey features Theo James in the roles of twin brothers tormented by a menacing cymbal-smashing monkey toy. The film also stars Tatiana Maslany of Orphan Black fame, Elijah Wood known from Lord of The Rings and Yellowjackets, and Adam Scott from Severance, all entangled in the eerie saga of the haunted toy.

In his review for IGN, critic Tom Jorgenson praised 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." It certainly sounds like a thrilling blend of horror and comedy.

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

How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

**The Monkey has just hit theaters** on February 21. You can find showtimes near you by visiting the following theater links:

• Fandango
• AMC Theaters
• Cinemark Theaters
• Regal Theaters

The Monkey Streaming Release Date

**The Monkey will eventually be available to stream on Hulu**, rather than on Netflix or Max. Distributed by Neon, which has a deal with Hulu, this means Hulu will have the rights to stream the film after its theatrical run.

Unlike the recent trend of movies going straight to streaming, Neon’s independent films typically take longer to reach the platform. For instance, Oz Perkins' previous film, Longlegs, premiered 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 be available on Hulu, you can expect it to be available for rental or purchase on digital platforms like Prime Video by early May.

What Is The Monkey About?

Skeleton Crew: Stories

Featuring the short story “The Monkey," along with the novella The Mist and other haunting tales, you can find this collection at Amazon.

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

When twin brothers discover a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths begin to tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey starts a new killing 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 delve deeper into this in IGN's guide to The Monkey’s ending.

The Monkey Cast

The Monkey was written and directed by Oz Perkins. The film boasts an impressive 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 its strong bloody violent content, gore, language throughout, and some sexual references. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.