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.

Season 1 of The Institute debuted earlier this year and ranks as the best premiere ever on the streamer.

Sometimes you win just by showing them you're still willing to fight. #TheInstitute will return for Season 2 on @MGMplus pic.twitter.com/WU5JsXzSVf

— Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 22, 2025

The first season starred Ben Barnes

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