Sun Mar 09 08:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Stephen King Adaptation “The Monkey” Shatters Box Office Records
**LOS ANGELES, CA** – Osgood Perkins’ film adaptation of Stephen King’s *The Monkey* is making waves in the horror genre, setting a new record as the highest-grossing horror film of 2025. The movie, starring Theo James and Tatiana Maslany, has already raked in over $38 million worldwide, surpassing other 2025 horror releases like *Companion*, *Wolf Man*, and *Heart Eyes*. This impressive performance places *The Monkey* as the seventh highest-grossing film overall this year.
The success of *The Monkey* continues a positive trend for the horror genre in 2025, following the strong performances of films like *Nosferatu* and further fueled by upcoming releases such as *M3GAN 2.0*, *Five Nights At Freddy’s 2*, and *Predator: Badlands*. The film’s success is particularly noteworthy considering its mid-budget status, highlighting audience preference for well-made, lower-budget horror films over some big-budget blockbusters.
This marks a significant achievement not only for the horror genre but also for director Osgood Perkins, whose previous film, *Longlegs*, also proved to be a box office success. *The Monkey* is now the highest-grossing film for both Perkins and his distributor, Neon. With Perkins’ next film, *Keeper*, already on the horizon, the director’s future looks bright. The strong performance of *The Monkey* suggests a promising year for horror at the box office.
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