Fromseason 4 may not come out anytime soon, but viewers can ease their wait for the horror show by checking out MGM+’s upcomingStephen Kingadaptation scheduled to come out this summer. Often touted asLost’s perfect replacement,Fromhas had an incredible run since season 1. All installments of the series have performed well among critics, and the show holds an impressive average Rotten Tomatoes score of 96% across all seasons. Given how well the horror series has done so far, its confirmed season 4 is expected to continue its upward trajectory.
SinceFromthrives on mystery and intrigue, viewers do not expect it to tie all loose threads in its upcoming season. However,Fromseason 4is still expected to mark the beginning of a major turning point in the series where it gradually starts preparing for the overarching story’s endgame. Despite all the hype surrounding its release,Fromseason 4’s release windowremains uncertain. Therefore, while waiting for it to hit the small screens, audiences can check out another new MGM+ horror show, which is based on an acclaimed Stephen King novel.
The Institute TV Show Premieres On MGM+ On July 13
Joe Freeman Is Playing The Leading Role In The Series
The Institute, which is based on Stephen King’s book of the same name, is scheduled to premiere on MGM+ on July 13. Similar to the book, the show begins with a young boy, Luke Ellis (Joe Freeman), waking up in the titular facility only to discover that he has supernatural abilities. The more he will learn about his surroundings, the more he will uncover the dark truth about the titular Institute. Stephen King’sThe Instituteboasts animpressive Goodreads score of 4.2/5, which proves that the show can be incredibly promising if it closely adapts the source material.
The MGM+ horror show also has a great cast, which includes many familiar names, like Ben Barnes, Mary-Louise Parker, Simone Miller, Jason Diaz, and Brendan Beiser, among many others. Given how the concept of humans waking up in government-run facilities and discovering they are being experimented on is not entirely unique,it would not be surprising if The Institute seems reminiscent of many renowned shows and movies likeStranger ThingsandFirestarter.
However, despite this, the original Stephen King story has many unique elements of its own that will allow the show to etch its own identity in the sci-fi horror genre. Readers familiar with the original book will also know that beyond its portrayal of teenage characters with supernatural abilities,The Institutealso unfolds as a tale of survival and resistance against a seemingly all-powerful system. This adds to its appeal because it allows it to introduce several relatable themes surrounding the erosion of identity in confinement and the emotional toll captivity can have on a young mind.
The Institute Is Directed By From’s Executive Producer Jack Bender
Bender’s Involvement With The Series Seems To Make It Even More Promising
What makes the upcomingStephen King adaptationeven more exciting is thatFrom’s executive producer, Jack Bender, is at its helm. Bender has previously been a part of two other Stephen King shows:Mr. MercedesandUnder the Dome. AlthoughUnder the Domeis often touted as one of the weaker TV adaptations of King’s work,Mr. Mercedeshad a strong three-season run.Bender’s experience of working with King’s material proves thatThe Instituteis in good handsand will likely not disappoint viewers.
The similarities between Stephen King’s stories andFromand the apparent mutual admiration between King andFrom’s creators add another layer of credibility toThe Institute.
MGM+‘sFrom, too, has often been compared with Stephen King works because of how similar it seems in tone to the horror author’s works. On several occasions, Stephen King has also sung praises forFromby revealing how much he enjoys watching the series. The similarities between Stephen King’s stories andFromand the apparent mutual admiration between King andFrom’s creators add another layer of credibility toThe Institute.
The Institute Has The Potential To Be The Next From On MGM+
It Is Based On A Solid Stephen King Novel
While it may be a little too soon to draw any affirmative judgments about the upcoming show, its shared thematic elements withFromalso suggest that it could tap into the same eerie, character-driven terror that madeFroma sleeper hit for the television network. On the surface,The Institutewould be significantly different from MGM+‘sFrom. However, likeFrom,The Institutewill be about a group of characters trying to escape their grim and mysterious surroundings while slowly learning the truth about what is happening to them.
Just asFromunfolds in a nightmarish town that keeps testing the people who are trapped in it,The Institutewill take place in a hidden facility that puts teenagers through horrifying experiments. While uncovering the overarching conspiracy,both stories seemingly immerse viewers in the psychological tension and sense of claustrophobia experienced by their respective characters. Since MGM+ has brilliantly handledFromso far, it seems likely that the network will also do justice toStephen King’s The Institute.
When Will From Season 4 Release On MGM+?
From Season 4’s Release Date Remains Unknown
Although it has been a while sinceFromseason 4 was confirmed, there is an air of ambiguity surrounding its release window. Since season 1,Fromhas followed a consistent release schedule, where its subsequent seasons have barely had a one-year gap between them. Unfortunately, when it comes toFromseason 4,it seems unlikely that it will come out before 2026, even though the show’s season 3 ended its run in November 2024.
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In an interview (viaThe Direct), one ofFrom’s executive producers, Emmanuel “E-Man” Noisette, addressed some rumors surrounding the show’s release window. He cautiously claimed that even though many viewers are expectingFromseason 4 to release in 2026, they are trying to get it out by the end of 2025. The show’s creator, John Griffin, however, pushed back on Noisette’s statement by disclosing that the show’s new season’s filming will not be wrapped up until the holiday season.
Since post-production can take a few months to complete after filming,Griffin said thatFromseason 4 would likely release sometime in early 2026. The show’s creator’s statements almost confirm that audiences will have to patiently wait till 2026 to return toFrom’s immersive and eerie supernatural town. Fortunately, till then, viewers can invest their time in MGM+’s take onStephen King’sThe Institute, which could become the network’s next big horror IP. Even ifThe Institutefails to be as good asFrom, it will likely have all the ingredients that make the King of Horror’s stories incredibly enthralling.
The Institute
A kidnapped prodigy with special abilities, Luke, ends up at The Institute, while Tim, a former cop, seeks a new life in a nearby town. Their fates are inevitably linked.
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From is a series revolving around a mysterious American town that ensnares newcomers, forcing its inhabitants to maintain order and find an escape amidst nighttime perils from the surrounding forest. The residents face threats from terrifying creatures emerging after sunset, complicating their struggle for survival.
