The book-based thriller will return for a second season.
August 22, 2025
MGM+ announced today that The Institute has been renewed for Season 2. The news comes two days ahead of this Sunday's freshman finale. The pickup makes sense, as the thriller ranks as the best premiere ever on MGM+.
"The Institute has thrilled audiences with its distinctive storytelling and exceptional performances that expertly bring the singular voice of Stephen King to the screen," said Michael Wright, head of MGM+. "We're so happy to be able to continue and expand this chilling journey and dive even deeper into the secrets of The Institute in season two."
"We've been so gratified by the response to our first season, which is a testament to the dedication of our fantastic cast and crew. We're thrilled that Michael Wright and everyone at MGM have enabled us to continue Stephen's powerful and timely story. From this project's inception, we've felt there would be much more story to tell as our brilliant characters continue to navigate their way through the dangers of the world they're facing", said executive producers Jack Bender and Benjamin Cavell.
Based on the novel by King, the series follows teenage genius Luke Ellis, who is kidnapped and awakens at The Institute, a facility housing children who all got there the same way he did, and who are all possessed of unusual abilities. In a nearby town, haunted former police officer Tim Jamieson has arrived looking to start a new life. But the peace and quiet won't last, as his story and Luke's are destined to collide.
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