Stephen King Biography Flash: The Running Man Dominates Streaming as The Institute Gets Season 2

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Stephen Kings adaptations are owning streaming charts this week, with no new releases needed to fuel the fire. ScreenRant reports The Running Man starring Glen Powell tops Paramount Plus in the US and Canada since January 13, while The Long Walk leads Starz after its September 2025 theatrical run, and the 2016 miniseries 11.22.63 hit number two on Netflix Top 10 TV post-January 7 addition. This resurgence from 2025s six adaptations including It Welcome to Derry and The Monkey redeems box office flops like The Running Mans 68 million haul against a 110 million budget, signaling Hollywood should bet bigger on Kings sci-fi.

The biggest scoop dropped this morning Stephen King himself posted on X that production has begun on season two of MGM Plus The Institute, the series based on his 2019 novel that premiered last July with Mary-Louise Parker and Ben Barnes. Dread Central confirms King executive produces alongside Jack Bender and Benjamin Cavell, hoping to fix season ones safe finale.

No public appearances or personal business moves in the past few days, though Liljas Library announced KingCon 2026 in Atlantic City with speakers gearing up, and his official site stephenking.com highlighted 11.22.63s US charting on January 21 as a wake-up call for overlooked King sci-fi. Fans gear up for Prime Videos Carrie miniseries by Mike Flanagan expected later this year.

In the last 24 hours, that Institute renewal tweet stands out as Kings direct hand, potentially boosting his TV legacy amid streaming dominance.

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