MGM+ has revealed the official trailer for their new series The Institute, which is based on Stephen King’s book that was released in 2019. The preview, which can be seen below, centers on a school of children with special “gifts.”
The official synopsis of the series reads “When 12-year-old genius Luke Ellis is kidnapped, he 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.”
Directed by Jack Bender, the series will feature Ben Barnes, Mary-Louise Parker, Simone Miller, Jason Diaz, Brendan Beiser, Joe Freeman, Fionn Laird, and Hannah Galway.
The series is set to premiere on July 13, 2025, on MGM+ and will consist of eight episodes. Keep it locked to Horror News Network for more on The Institute.
