Stephen King's Carrie & The Institute TV Crossover Potential Addressed By Amazon Series Stars

Image via MovieStillsDB Published Nov 2, 2026, 4:03 PM EST Sign in to your ScreenRant account EXCLUSIVE: Carrie is heating up on Prime Video, and now the stars of another Stephen King adaptation are weighing whether their worlds could cross over. The 1976 movie version starring Sissy Spacek is almost as iconic as the King novel it is based on, which came out two years earlier. This has made the property historically harder to re-adapt, as director Kimberly Peirce and her team learned with their mixed-reviewed 2013 version. Nonetheless, fearless horror extraordinaire Mike Flanagan took on the challenge, creating Prime Video's eight-part TV series. This iteration stars Summer H. Howell in the titular role, and features supporting performances from Siena Agudong, Josie Totah, Samantha Sloyan, Alison Thornton, and Amber Midthunder. In an interview with ScreenRant's Grant Hermanns, The Institute stars Arlen So and Fionn Laird weighed in on Carrie's crossover potential. Laird seemed very interested in the idea of their show crossing over with the hit Prime Video series, saying, "Listen, Jack Bender, Mike Flanagan, let's make it happen. Let's make it happen. That's all I'll say." So agreed that "that'd be a dream, for sure. Like, surreal, and so cool." This crossover idea comes as The Institute season 2 is about to debut on MGM+, a streaming service Amazon has owned for several years. After a successful season 1, the King adaptation returns for season 2 on Sunday, November 8, and airs episodes weekly through December 20. As of now, a third installment remains unconfirmed, as it will likely depend on a successful sophomore effort. Rearrange the movies into the correct US release order. Carrie, meanwhile, premiered on Prime Video in a full-season drop on October 7. The show was a huge hit on Prime Video, drawing big viewership and earning strong critical reviews. At the time of writing, Carrie has a Certified Fresh 85% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes. As a result, Prime Video renewed Carrie for season 2, and development will be underway swiftly. Before the announcement, Flanagan teased his plans for a three-season series. As such, The Institute stars could cross over with Carrie season 2 next year if the creator considers expanding the worldbetween King's multiple stories. Interestingly, Carrie introduced a secret organization of powerful women with psychic abilities and references the TK gene as a reason why people like the titular character have powers. The ending implies that season 2 will build on this idea, as Adelaide (Kate Siegel), who appears to be the leader, wants to recruit Carrie. Meanwhile, the protagonist is with an astral projectionist, Emaline (Thalia Dudek), who helped build her confidence throughout the series. Thus, Carrie and The Institute would make particular sense as a crossover because of the prevailing theory that they are set in the same universe. While they don't share any characters directly, King's depictions of how psychic abilities affect children are eerily similar, which drives this theory forward. Carrie's release has reignited this discussion. For this reason, a crossover episode between Carrie and The Institute would be a brilliant way to codify the existing similarities and deliver an undoubtedly exciting moment for horror television. Carrie Release Date 2026 - 2026-00-00 Network Prime Video In this new series adaptation of Stephen King's classic novel, Carrie White struggles through the daily torments of school life, her domineering mother, and a dormant set of telekinetic powers. Cast Summer H. Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Joel Oulette, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, Thalia Dudek, Amber Midthunder, Matthew Lillard, Rowan Danielle, Michael Trucco, Rahul Kohli, Tim Bagley, Tahmoh Penikett, Ashley Cartwright, Mapuana Makia, Heather Graham, Jason Tremblay, Ketzali Bojorquez, Camille Atebe Directors Mike Flanagan, Axelle Carolyn, Hiromi Kamata, Kate Siegel, Kyra Sedgwick Writers Mike Flanagan, Alexandra Magistro, Justina Ireland, Jamie Flanagan, Elan Gale, Rebecca Klingel, Elizabeth Padden, Dani Parker Main Genre Horror Creator(s) Mike Flanagan Executive Producer(s) Mike Flanagan, Stephen King, Trevor Macy Producers Justin Wagman, Rebecca Klingel, Dani Parker Seasons 1 The Institute 8/10 Release Date July 13, 2025 Network MGM+ The Institute, released in 2025, follows 14-year-old genius Luke Ellis, who is kidnapped and wakes up at a mysterious facility filled with children possessing unusual abilities. Meanwhile, Tim Jamieson, a former police officer, seeks a fresh start in a nearby town, inevitably intertwining his fate with Luke's. Cast Ben Barnes, Joe Freeman, Simone Miller, Fionn Laird, Hannah Galway, Julian Richings, Robert Joy, Martin Roach, Mary-Louise Parker, Mary Walsh, Birva Pandya, Jason Diaz, Arlen So, Dan Beirne, Jane Luk, Viggo Hanvelt, Jordan Alexander, Phoebe Rex, Bo Hong Fu, Micha Cromwell, Mitch Landry, Aviva Armour-Ostroff, Michelle Monteith, Tyler Murree, Elise Bauman, Tylan Bailey, Matthew McCarthy, Bob Mann, Beverly Smith Directors Jack Bender, Brad Turner, Jeff Renfroe Writers Sam Sheridan, Benjamin Cavell, Ed Redlich, Eric Dickinson, Sophie Owens-Bender Main Genre Thriller Creator(s) Benjamin Cavell Executive Producer(s) Benjamin Cavell, Jack Bender, Shane Elrod Producers Jack Bender, Benjamin Cavell Seasons 2