The release date has been revealed forYour Monster.Your Monsteris a horror comedy film starring Melissa Barrera, the now-oustedScreamrevival franchisestar. In the film, Barrera plays Laura Franco, a young woman who finds herself in an unexpected romance with the monster who lives in her closet.Your Monsteris written and directed by Caroline Lindy and, in addition to Barrera, features a leading cast including Tommy Dewey, Meghann Fahy, Edmund Donovan, Kayle Foster, and Brandon Victor Dixon.
Now, an official streaming release date has been revealed forYour Monster.Your Monsterwill be released onMax starting on January 24. Following this streaming release date,Your Monsterwill be released on HBO linear the next day, January 25, at 8:00pm EST.
What This Means For Your Monster
Your Monster Could See A Comeback
Your Monsterwas released in theaters on June 26, 2025, so its streaming release date comes just about exactly three months after its theatrical debut. The movie had a fairly limited release for a fall horror film, shown in only 651 theaters at the widest point. By comparison,indie horror filmslikeHereticandTerrifier 3made it into over 3,200 and 2,700 theaters, respectively.Your Monster’s 651 theaters collectively brought in less than $1 million worldwide, asthe film grossed merely $804,531. As such, the film’s upcoming streaming release date will give it a second chance to succeed.
Your Monster’s critical reviews may give the film the tools it needs to do well. Despite its lackluster box office,Your Monsterwas fairly well-reviewed, getting a78% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes.ScreenRant’s Patrice Witherspoon was one of the movie’s champions, giving it 8 out of 10 stars and calling the film a “dazzling, genre-defying romantic comedy.” The audiences who did seeYour Monsteralso liked the film, giving it an 85% approval rating. These initial scores suggest thatYour Monsterhas the potential to do well even if it struggled to compete back in October.
Our Take On Your Monster’s Streaming Release Date
Barrera Has A Loyal Fan Base
Another reasonYour Monstercould do well on streaming is because of the following that Barrera has developed in the horror genre. Co-stars and fans alike were outraged at her firing fromScream 7, garnering her even more support. WithScream 7casting news swirling about, the Barrera controversy is likely to resurface again. This press could alert Barrera fans to support the actor, which could cue her large fan base to go onto Max and supportYour Monsterwhen it lands on streaming at the end of next week.
Your Monster
Cast
Laura Franco is a soft-spoken actress whose life unravels, only to find an unexpected ally in a mesmerizing monster residing in her closet. As she rebuilds her confidence, Laura’s relationship with the creature forms the heart of this narrative.
