The Institute (King novel)
First edition U.S. cover | |
| Author | Stephen King |
|---|---|
| Audio read by | Santino Fontana |
| Cover artist | Will Staehle |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror thriller, science fiction |
| Published | September 10, 2019 |
| Publisher | Scribner |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 576 |
| ISBN | 978-1-982110-56-7 |
| 813/.54 | |
| LC Class | PS3561.I483 I57 2019 |
The Institute is a 2019 American science fiction-horror novel by Stephen King, published by Scribner. The book follows twelve-year-old genius Luke Ellis. When his parents are murdered, he is kidnapped by intruders and awakens in the Institute, a facility that houses other abducted children who have telepathy or telekinesis. The Institute was published on September 10, 2019, and met with generally positive reviews.
A television adaptation of the novel, directed by Jack Bender, premiered on MGM+ on July 13, 2025.