The Institute isn’t going anywhere just yet.
MGM+ has officially renewed the thriller series, based on the 2019 Stephen King novel, for an eight-episode second season.
Season 1 concludes on Sunday night (August 24) at 9 p.m. ET with a finale that brings the characters together for a final confrontation with unimaginable consequences.
The news was revealed directly by Stephen himself, who announced the renewal in a new video message.
Keep reading to find out more…
Season 1 of The Institute debuted earlier this year and ranks as the best premiere ever on the streamer.
The first season starred Ben Barnes, Mary-Louise Parker, Joe Freeman, Simone Miller, Fionn Laird, Jason Diaz, and Jane Luk.
Here’s the plot: “The Institute follows the story of teen genius Luke Ellis (Freeman), who is kidnapped and awakens at The Institute, a facility full of 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 (Barnes) has come looking to start a new life, but the peace and quiet won’t last, as his story and Luke’s are destined to collide.”
Casting for Season 2 will be announced at a later date.
“Set free but hunted, new dangers await the escapees from The Institute and I can’t wait,” Stephen King said of the renewal.
Jack Bender and Benjamin Cavell added in a statement, via Deadline, “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.”
The series will premiere exclusively on MGM+ across multiple international territories, with Amazon MGM Studios Distribution handling the rest worldwide.
“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 MGM+ head Michael Wright.
Find out which other Stephen King project is also debuting soon!