The quiet expanse of a once-active United States military base is about to be transformed into one of Hollywood’s most ambitious new playgrounds. After years of searching for the perfect hub to scale its production muscle, Netflix is preparing to turn this historic site into a powerhouse of soundstages, sets, and nonstop filming activity. The move signals more than another expansion; it marks a strategic bet on the future of streaming and in-house content creation.

With plans to pour more than $900 million into the project, the streamer is rewriting its own production map, and the industry is watching what comes next.

According to NJ, Netflix is splurging $903 million to transform the former Fort Monmouth Army base in New Jersey into one of its most advanced production destinations on the East Coast. The upcoming complex is designed to operate like a full Hollywood-style hub, complete with large support yards and dedicated trailer areas for cast and crew. Several older brick structures on the property will be renovated to serve as equipment rooms, storage facilities, and maintenance centers to keep productions running seamlessly.

Beyond its core filming infrastructure, NJ reports that the studio will also feature extensive backlot spaces crafted with grass and gravel, allowing filmmakers the flexibility to build diverse sets without leaving the property. The goal is to create a self-sufficient creative environment capable of supporting everything from prestige dramas to high-budget action titles. Once completed, the Fort Monmouth facility will include 12 soundstages, a hotel, a theatre, a cafeteria, and visitor attractions. Meanwhile, New Jersey appears to be front and center at the streaming giant of late, with one of its latest hits set in the state and filmed there. 

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Led by Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys, this Netflix thriller shows how real-world locations can add value to the atmosphere on screen.

The Beast in Me, which has been charming audiences since its November 13 release, brings a gripping New Jersey essence to the screen. The series follows Claire Danes as a grieving author drawn to her enigmatic new neighbor, played by Matthew Rhys. Filmed across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Monmouth, Passaic, and Union counties, the show showcases standout locations such as Route 3 in Secaucus, Silver Spoon XR Studio, Newark’s Branch Brook Park and Halsey Street, and Jersey City sites including Harborside 5, Morgan Street, and Mana Contemporary.

As Netflix pushes ahead with its ambitious Fort Monmouth transformation, New Jersey’s growing imprint on the streamer’s creative landscape is becoming even clearer. The state’s blend of history, grit, and cinematic potential is reshaping how Netflix builds and tells its stories. With The Beast in Me already emerging as one of the season’s unmissable television shows, the momentum feels unmistakable. As construction proceeds on this mega studio, New Jersey’s starring role in Netflix’s next chapter is only getting started.

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