Following the massive success of Longlegs, writer/director Oz Perkins is back with another chilling adaptation from the world of Stephen King. The Monkey features Theo James as twin brothers tormented by a sinister, cymbal-banging monkey toy. The creepy chaos also pulls in Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), Elijah Wood (The Lord of the Rings, Yellowjackets), and Adam Scott (Severance).

In his IGN review, critic Tom Jorgensen hails 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." That certainly sounds like a genuine horror-comedy.

If you're looking to see The Monkey on the big screen or want to know its streaming release date, find all the essential information below.

How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

The Monkey just hit theaters on February 21. Find local showtimes using the main theater links below:

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The Monkey Streaming Release Date

The Monkey is slated 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 rights to its theatrical releases.

Unlike the recent wave of movies going straight to streaming, Neon's independent titles typically take a considerable time to arrive on the service. For instance, Oz Perkins's previous film, Longlegs, premiered in theaters on July 12, 2024, and only became available on Hulu around February 14, 2025—a gap of roughly seven months.

Although you may have to wait 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 adapted from Stephen King's short story of the same name, first published in 1980 and later revised for his 1985 Skeleton Crew collection. Here is the film's official synopsis:

Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?

While The Monkey doesn't feature a traditional post-credits scene, there is a "surprise" worth staying for. Be aware of spoilers, but you can find out more 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 violent content, gore, pervasive language, and some sexual references. The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.