The most recentStephen Kingadaptation, Osgood Perkins’The Monkey, has experienced success that exceeds all initial expectations. The movie follows brothers Hal and Bill, who attempt to destroy a monkey toy that has caused mysterious and gory deaths around them since childhood. WhileThe Monkeyhas some changes from the original story, it has been incredibly well-received since its release last month thanks to its impressive combination of outright horror and dark humor.
In addition to its success at the box office,The Monkeydebuted with an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score, receiving positive reviews from critics. While someaudience members have been divided onThe Monkey, its ongoing success at the box office shows that the movie has not been too impacted by this response. There are numerous otherStephen King adaptations in the worksto look forward to this year, andThe Monkeyproves that new adaptations of the author’s works are even able to surpass some of the most legendary horror movies of all time.
The Monkey Needs Another $13 Million To Be One Of Stephen King’s Top 10 Movies At The Box Office
This Is An Impressive Feat For An Author With So Many Adaptations
Stephen King’s works have been adapted more than 50 times, so the possibility ofThe Monkeyentering the top 10 highest-grossing King adaptations would be quite an impressive feat. Currently,The Monkeyhas grossed $62.3 million worldwideduring its theatrical run so far (viaBox Office Mojo). The number 10 movie on King’s highest-grossing list is 2003’sDreamcatcher, which grossed $75.6 million overall (viaThe Numbers). Despite not being in the top 10 yet,The Monkeyhas already passed highly regarded King adaptations likeThe Shawshank Redemption, The Shining, Stand by Me, and more.
The Monkey has undeniably made its mark among King’s adaptations and has more than made up its $11 million budget.
At the time of writing this article,The Monkeyis currently the 12th highest-grossing adaptation. It would need to surpass 2019’sDoctor Sleep,which grossed $72.3 million, before catching up toDreamcatcherin 10th.The Monkeyhas undeniably made its mark among King’s adaptations and has more than made up its $11 million budget. The movie also serves as a great reminder that films likeIt, It: Chapter Two, andThe Green Mile, which make up the top three, will remain the standard for just how influential Stephen King’s work is.
Will The Monkey Become Of Stephen King’s 10 Biggest Movies At The Box Office?
The Movie Is Currently Still Making Money
The Monkeyis still playing in select theaters, so it is definitely still bringing in money. However, each week the movie’s returns decrease. For example, in the week of March 21st,The Monkeygrossed $2.1 million domestically, marking a 41% decrease from the previous week. If this same pattern holds, the movie will drop below $1.3 million for the next week (viaThe Numbers).
2025’s Biggest Stephen King Movie Is Nothing Like The Monkey
The Monkey is the first Stephen King movie of the year, but the biggest one, to be released in November, is very different but equally exciting.
Especially considering that its theatrical run is nearing an end,it seems unlikely thatThe Monkeywill be able to make the $13 million jump at this time. ThoughThe Monkeyis showing in fewer theaters each week, this does mean that it is likely getting closer to its digital release. The movie becoming available for purchase or rental could definitely aid in its overall gross, but home market performance is often tallied separately from box office performance.
Regardless of howThe Monkey’s digital release goes, it has already proved itself to be incredibly successful at the box office. While it might not make the $13 million it needs to enter the top 10 list now,The Monkeyhas already cemented its place among King’s best adaptations.
The Monkey
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The Monkey is a horror film focused on twin brothers who encounter a mysterious wind-up monkey responsible for a series of tragic events within their family. Twenty-five years later, the estranged brothers are compelled to face the cursed toy once again as it resumes its deadly rampage.
