A cinematic adaptation of Stephen King‘s namesake short story, The Monkey is an upcoming supernatural horror film. Osgood “Oz” Perkins (Longlegs) wrote and directed the project. According to Deadline, the production reportedly concluded in March 2024. The plot revolves around twin brothers Hal and Bill, who chance upon their father’s toy monkey. Following the discovery, their family loses several of its members in a series of horrifying incidents. This prompts the brothers to get rid of the toy and part ways for safety. When the gruesome deaths start happening again, the brothers come together to protect the remnants of their family. If you are wondering about the release date for The Monkey Movie is coming out, then this is what we have learned.
Here’s all The Monkey Movie release date information we know so far, and all the details on when it is coming out.
Is there a The Monkey Movie release date?
The Monkey Movie’s release date could arrive sometime in 2025.
The film was originally announced in June 2023. According to Deadline, in May 2024, Neon acquired the US rights for The Monkey Movie at the Cannes market after a bidding war with other prospective buyers. The Monkey Movie will premiere sometime in 2025.
This date is an estimation based on the information we have at the time of this writing.
The cast of The Monkey Man includes Theo James as Hal / Bill and Christian Convery as Young Hal / Bill. The movie also features Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Rohan Campbell, Colin O’Brien, and Sarah Levy in various yet undisclosed roles.
Where is The Monkey Movie coming out?
The Monkey Movie is anticipated to come out in theaters sometime in 2025.
This is because, as mentioned above, Neon has secured the domestic rights for The Monkey Movie and intends to give it a theatrical release.
The official synopsis for The Monkey Movie reads:
“When twin brothers Hal and Bill discover their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths starts occurring all around them.”
