How to Watch The Monkey - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

Oz Perkins's latest horror-comedy, The Monkey, a Stephen King adaptation, is now playing in theaters. This chilling and hilarious film stars Theo James as a pair of twins tormented by a malevolent cymbal-playing monkey toy. The impressive ensemble cast also includes Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott.

IGN critic Tom Jorgenson hails The Monkey as a standout horror-comedy and one of the best Stephen King adaptations in recent memory, praising its blend of gruesome kills and laugh-out-loud humor.

Where to Watch The Monkey

The Monkey premiered in theaters on February 21st. Check local listings at Fandango, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Regal Theaters for showtimes.

Streaming Release: Unlike many films heading straight to streaming, The Monkey, distributed by Neon, will eventually stream on Hulu. Given Neon's past releases (e.g., Longlegs had a seven-month theatrical-to-streaming gap), expect a several-month wait before its Hulu debut. Digital rentals and purchases may be available via Prime Video by early May.

Synopsis:

Based on Stephen King's short story, The Monkey follows twin brothers who discover a cursed wind-up monkey, leading to a series of bizarre deaths that shatter their family. Years later, the monkey's killing spree resumes, forcing the estranged siblings to confront their demonic childhood toy.

Post-Credits Scene:

While there's no traditional post-credits scene, a surprising element awaits viewers who stay until the very end. For details (spoiler alert!), consult IGN's guide to the film's ending.

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