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The Institute is ending its first season on Sunday evening, however viewers will see extra of the story. MGM+ has renewed the sequence, impressed by the Stephen King novel, for a second season.
Mary-Louise Parker, Ben Barnes, Joe Freeman, Simone Miller, Fionn Laird, Hannah Galway, Julian Richings, Robert Pleasure, and Martin Roach star within the sequence, set in an institute the place sufferers have particular powers.
MGM+ revealed the next concerning the renewal:
“MGM+, a premium linear channel and streaming service, as we speak introduced that the hit thriller horror sequence The Institute, primarily based on the best-selling Stephen King novel, has been renewed for an eight-episode second season. From government producer Stephen King with director and government producer Jack Bender (Misplaced, Recreation of Thrones, Mr. Mercedes, FROM) and government producer and author Benjamin Cavell (Justified, The Stand), the sequence comes from MGM+ Studios. The sequence will premiere completely on MGM+ within the U.S., UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia. Amazon MGM Studios Distribution will distribute in all different worldwide territories.
The Institute ranks as the perfect premiere ever on MGM+.
Season one starred Ben Barnes (Shadow and Bone, The Punisher, Westworld), Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds), Joe Freeman and and an ensemble solid that included Simone Miller (Run the Burbs), Fionn Laird (Beneath the Banner of Heaven), Jason Diaz, and Jane Luk. Casting for Season 2 shall be introduced at a later date.
“Let loose however hunted, new risks await the escapees from the Institute and I can’t wait,” stated Stephen King.
“We’ve been so gratified by the response to our first season, which is a testomony to the dedication of our improbable solid and crew. We’re thrilled that Michael Wright and everybody at MGM have enabled us to proceed Stephen’s highly effective and well timed story. From this venture’s inception, we’ve felt there can be far more story to inform as our good characters proceed to navigate their method via the risks of the world they’re dealing with”, stated Jack Bender and Benjamin Cavell.
“The Institute has thrilled audiences with its distinctive storytelling and distinctive performances that expertly deliver the singular voice of Stephen King to the display screen” stated Michael Wright, head of MGM+. “We’re so completely happy to have the ability to proceed and increase this chilling journey and dive even deeper into the secrets and techniques of The Institute in season two.”
The premiere date for season two shall be introduced later.
Generally you win simply by exhibiting them you’re nonetheless keen to battle. #TheInstitute will return for Season 2 on @MGMplus pic.twitter.com/WU5JsXzSVf
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 22, 2025
What do you assume? Do you take pleasure in this MGM+ sequence? Do you intend to look at season two?