Is The Institute coming back?

The Institute's return is unconfirmed. The show is currently between seasons on MGM+; the most recent episode aired on August 24, 2025.

The Institute is a science-fiction horror series that premiered on July 13, 2025. It follows the story of 12-year-old genius Luke Ellis, who is kidnapped and wakes up at a mysterious facility filled with children who possess unusual abilities. The series explores the interactions between these children and the staff at the Institute, as well as the broader implications of their powers.

The cast includes Ben Barnes as Tim Jamieson, Mary-Louise Parker as Ms. Sigsby, Simone Miller as Kalisha Benson, Joe Freeman as Luke Ellis, Fionn Laird as Nicky Wilholm, Hannah Galway as Wendy Gullickson, Julian Richings as Trevor Stackhouse, and Robert Joy as Dr. Daniel Hendricks. The show has a rating of 6.7 on TVMaze and each episode runs approximately 60 minutes.