After the breakout success of Longlegs, acclaimed writer/director Oz Perkins returns with another chilling horror adaptation from the works of Stephen King. The Monkey features Theo James portraying a pair of twins haunted by a sinister cymbal-smacking monkey toy. Joining the cast are Tatiana Maslany (known from Orphan Black), Elijah Wood (Lord of The Rings, Yellowjackets), and Adam Scott (Severance), all entangled in the eerie saga of this cursed toy.

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, exploding off the screen with both gory kills and big laughs.” This film promises a thrilling mix of horror and humor.

If you're eager to watch The Monkey, whether in theaters or waiting for its streaming release, here are the details 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 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, thanks to Neon's distribution deal with the platform. Unlike the recent trend of movies going straight to streaming, Neon’s independent films typically take longer to appear online. For example, Oz Perkins’ previous film, Longlegs, was released in theaters on July 12, 2024, but didn’t make it to Hulu until February 14, 2025, about seven months later.

While you might need to wait several months for The Monkey to become available on Hulu, you can expect it to be available for rent 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," the novella The Mist, and many more haunting tales, you can find 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 outrageous deaths begin to tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey resumes its deadly spree, forcing the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy once more.

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