Monkey Release Date, Showtimes Announced

The Monkey - New Horror Adaptation of Stephen King Story Coming Soon

After the massive success of Longlegs, writer/director Oz Perkins brings another chilling adaptation of Stephen King's work to life. The Monkey stars Theo James playing twin brothers tormented by a sinister wind-up monkey toy. The impressive cast includes Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), Elijah Wood (Lord of The Rings, Yellowjackets), and Adam Scott (Severance) who all get tangled in the cursed toy's nightmarish wake.

Critical Acclaim for The Monkey

IGN critic Tom Jorgensen praises The Monkey as "one of the finest horror-comedies (and Stephen King adaptations) in recent years, delivering equal measures of gruesome deaths and side-splitting humor." This promises to be a perfect blend of terror and dark comedy.

If you're eager to watch The Monkey in theaters or want to know when it arrives on streaming platforms, here's all the key information.

How to Watch The Monkey - Theater Showtimes and Streaming Release

The Monkey hit theaters on February 21. You can browse local screenings using these major theater chains:

Fandango
AMC Theaters
Cinemark Theaters
Regal Theaters

The Monkey Streaming Release Date

The Monkey will stream exclusively on Hulu (not Netflix or Max). The film is distributed by Neon, which has a content partnership with Hulu for its theatrical releases.

Unlike recent "direct-to-streaming" trends, Neon's independent releases take considerable time to reach Hulu. For example, Oz Perkins' previous film, Longlegs, debuted in theaters on July 12, 2024, but didn't appear on Hulu until February 14, 2025 - a seven-month wait.

While Hulu availability may require patience, The Monkey should be available for digital rental/purchase on platforms like Prime Video by early May.

What Is The Monkey About?

Stephen King Skeleton Crew Book Cover Featuring the short story "The Monkey," the novella The Mist, and other haunting tales from Stephen King. View on Amazon

The Monkey adapts Stephen King's 1980 short story (revised for 1985's Skeleton Crew collection). Here's the official synopsis:

After twin brothers discover a mysterious wind-up monkey toy, their family is torn apart by bizarre deaths. Twenty-five years later, the cursed toy resurfaces, unleashing fresh carnage and forcing the estranged siblings to confront their terrifying past.

Does The Monkey Have a Post-Credits Scene?

While there's no traditional post-credits scene, there's an intriguing "surprise" for viewers who stay through the ending. (Spoiler alert - read IGN's breakdown of The Monkey's ending for details.)