"The Monkey: Viewing Options and Streaming Release"

Following the resounding 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 dual role of twins haunted by a menacing cymbal-playing monkey toy. The film also stars Tatiana Maslany from "Orphan Black," Elijah Wood, known for "Lord of The Rings" and "Yellowjackets," and Adam Scott of "Severance," all entangled in the eerie saga of the monkey.

In his review for IGN, critic Tom Jorgenson hailed "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 sounds like a perfect blend of horror and comedy.

If you're eager to see "The Monkey" in theaters or curious about its streaming availability, here's everything you need to know.

How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

The Monkey hit theaters on February 21. You can find showtimes at major theater chains like Fandango, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and 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 an exclusive deal with Hulu for its theatrical releases, the film will take its time to reach the streaming platform. For context, Oz Perkins' previous film, "Longlegs," premiered in theaters on July 12, 2024, and didn't stream on Hulu until February 14, 2025, roughly seven months later.

While you may need to wait a few months for "The Monkey" to hit 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?

"The Monkey" is adapted from Stephen King's short story of the same name, first published in 1980 and later revised for the "Skeleton Crew" collection in 1985. The film's official synopsis reads:

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, compelling the estranged siblings to confront the cursed toy.

Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?

While "The Monkey" doesn't feature 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

Written and directed by Oz Perkins, "The Monkey" boasts a stellar cast including:

• 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.