Dev Patel has taken his career in a whole new direction with “Monkey Man,” moving behind the camera as director and co-writer and transforming into an on-screen action hero. He plays the film’s main character, who assumes a mythical personality to take revenge on the criminals who killed his family. “Monkey Man” has been compared to “John Wick,” but Patel brings his own style to it, incorporating influences from Indian cinema into the story set in Mumbai.
Patel’s efforts have paid off: “Monkey Man” has been critically acclaimed, with an 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and has done well at the box office, where it debuted in second place behind the blockbuster “Godzilla.” x Kong: The New Empire.” That’s especially impressive for a film that its initial distributor, Netflix, abandoned before producer Jordan Peele came on board and helped Patel place “Monkey Man” at Universal Pictures and secure a major release. in theaters.
For viewers who didn’t see “Monkey Man” in theaters, or fans who want to rewatch it at home, here’s what we know so far about the availability of “Monkey Man” on streaming services.
When will ‘Monkey Man’ be available to stream?
When to broadcast reports that “Monkey Man” will be available to rent and purchase VOD on April 23, just over two weeks after its theatrical release. The site notes, however, that Universal has not yet confirmed this date, meaning the release may be delayed a week or two. However, mid-tier universal movies like “Monkey Man” tend to debut on VOD fairly quickly, so the April 23 date is a safe bet.
It will likely take longer for “Monkey Man” to arrive on a subscription streaming service, and since Netflix sold the rights to Universal, don’t expect to stream “Monkey Man” on Netflix. Instead, it will eventually stream on Peacock, which is the initial streaming destination for all Universal releases. The standard window for Universal movies to end up on Peacock is about 45 days, which would mean “Monkey Man” would be available at the end of May.
Some Universal genre releases, including this year’s “Night Swim,” have taken a little longer to arrive on Peacock, but “Monkey Man” should appear no later than early summer. Meanwhile, you can still see Patel’s action-thriller vision on the big screen, where he worked hard to give it a proper presentation.
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