Watch The Monkey: Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

“The Monkey,” the latest horror-comedy from writer/director Oz Perkins, is making waves with its cymbal-smacking monkey toy terrorizing a pair of twins, played by Theo James. With Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott also joining the fun, this Stephen King adaptation is getting rave reviews. IGN’s Tom Jorgenson even calls it one of the best horror-comedies and Stephen King adaptations in recent memory.

If you’re itching to catch this creepy monkey tale in theaters, it just hit the big screen on February 21. To find showtimes near you, check out Fandango, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, or Regal Theaters.

But what about streaming? Well, you’ll have to be patient because “The Monkey” will eventually land on Hulu, not Netflix or HBO Max. Neon, the distributor, has an agreement with Hulu, but it takes some time for their theatrical releases to make it to the streaming platform. For example, Oz Perkins’ previous film, “Longlegs,” took around seven months to appear on Hulu after its theater release. So, while you might have to wait a bit, you can expect “The Monkey” to hit Hulu in the future. In the meantime, you can likely rent or buy it on platforms like Prime Video by early May.

Based on Stephen King’s short story, “The Monkey,” this film follows twin brothers dealing with a cursed toy and a deadly curse. Expect outrageous deaths and family drama that spans decades.

While “The Monkey” doesn’t have a post-credits scene, there’s a special surprise you won’t want to miss. And speaking of surprises, don’t forget to check out IGN’s guide to the ending for all the details.

Starring Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, and Adam Scott, “The Monkey” is rated R for a reason. With a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes, get ready for strong bloody violence, gore, language, and some sexual references. It’s a wild ride that horror fans won’t want to miss.