TV series · 2025 · MGM+
Is The Institute based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Institute is based on the book The Institute by Stephen King (2019).
The TV series premiered in 2025 on MGM+.
The book behind The Institute
The Institute
by Stephen King · first published 2019 · science fiction, horror fiction
2019 novel by Stephen King.
Common questions
Is The Institute based on a book?
Yes. The Institute is based on the book The Institute by Stephen King (2019).
Who wrote the book The Institute is based on?
The Institute was written by Stephen King and first published in 2019.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Institute before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Stephen King's books
- The Shawshank Redemption (film, 1994)
- The Green Mile (film, 1999)
- The Shining (film, 1980)
- It (film, 2017)
- Misery (film, 1990)
- Carrie (film, 1976)