Stephen King's The Institute Premieres July 13

MGM+ will premiere its eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King's 2019 novel 'The Institute' on July 13, 2025. The series stars Joe Freeman as teen genius Luke Ellis, who is kidnapped and taken to a secret facility for children with unusual abilities, overseen by Mary-Louise Parker's Ms. Sigsby. Ben Barnes plays former police officer Tim Jamieson, whose path crosses with the children. The story highlights the children's resilience and their reliance on each other to escape, rather than on outside help. Directed by Jack Bender and written by Benjamin Cavell, both Bender and King serve as executive producers. The Institute is one of several Stephen King adaptations set for release in 2025.