THE INSTITUTE Premieres July 13, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on MGM+

From executive producers Stephen King and Jack Bender (FROM), “The Institute” follows the story of teen genius Luke Ellis (Freeman), who is kidnapped and 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.

Starring: Mary-Louise Parker (Ms. Sigsby), Ben Barnes (Tim Jamieson), Joe Freeman (Luke Ellis), Simone Miller (Kalisha), Fionn Laird (Nick), Hannah Galway (Wendy), Julian Richings (Stackhouse), Robert Joy (Dr. Hendricks), Martin Roach (Chief Ashworth)

Executive Produced by: Stephen King, Jack Bender, Benjamin Cavell, Gary Barber, Sam Sheridan, Ed Redlich

Directed by: Jack Bender

Teleplay by: Benjamin Cavell

First Look Images:

Mary Louise Parker as Ms. Sigsby (Credit: Chris Reardon | MGM+)

 

Joe Freeman as Luke Ellis (Credit: Chris Reardon | MGM+)

 

Ben Barnes as Tim Jamieson (Credit: Chris Reardon | MGM+)

 

Ben Barnes as Tim Jamieson (Credit: Chris Reardon | MGM+)

 

Fionn Laird as Nicky Wilholm; Mary-Louise Parker as Ms. Sigsby; Simone Miller as Kalisha; Viggo Hanvelt as Avery; Arlen So as George (Credit: Chris Reardon | MGM+)

 

Jason Diaz as Tony; Julian Richings as Stackhouse; Mary-Louise Parker as Ms. Sigsby (Credit: Chris Reardon | MGM+)

 

Joe Freeman as Luke Ellis (Credit: Chris Reardon | MGM+)

 

Joe Freeman as Luke Ellis (Credit: Chris Reardon | MGM+)