Stephen King's The Institute Returns as Streaming Hit

Stephen King's supernatural horror series The Institute becomes MGM+'s top 3 show after season 2 premiere.

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Nov 9, 2026

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Stephen King's The Institute Returns as Streaming Hit

Stephen King's supernatural horror series The Institute becomes MGM+'s top 3 show after season 2 premiere.

In brief

Stephen King's supernatural horror series The Institute becomes MGM+'s top 3 show after season 2 premiere. Stephen King's The Institute season 2 is a streaming hit for MGM+ after becoming the platform's third most-watched show. Originally reported by ScreenRant.

The Institute Returns

Stephen King's supernatural horror TV show returns as a massive streaming hit after season 2 premiere.

Season 2 Details

Season 2 follows Luke Ellis escaping the Institute with his psychic friends to fight the organization behind the program.

Streaming Success

Streaming Success

The Institute becomes MGM+'s number 3 show in the US with 2.1 million viewers per episode.

Comparison to Other Shows

The Institute outperforms American Hostage starring Jon Hamm and is below Treasure Island on MGM+.

Positive Reviews

Season 2 reviews praise the show for effectively continuing Stephen King's novel without direct book adaptation.

Future Plans

The Institute season 2 is the second ongoing adaptation of Stephen King's psychic characters after Carrie.

The key point

Stephen King's The Institute season 2 is a streaming hit for MGM+ after becoming the platform's third most-watched show.

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