Construction on Netflix’s sprawling Fort Monmouth studio campus reached a significant milestone this week with the placement of the final structural beam on Stages 3 and 4—a topping-off ceremony that signals the project is moving steadily toward its first phase of completion.
The nearly $1 billion campus is being built on a 292-acre portion of the former Army base in Oceanport and Eatontown, and is set to become Netflix’s flagship production facility on the East Coast as New Jersey continues to grow its presence as a major film hub. According to NJ.com, the construction phase alone is expected to create nearly 4,000 jobs, with roughly 250 workers on site each day.
The project is being developed in two phases. The first phase—four sound stages in the McAfee Zone in Oceanport—is approximately 50% complete and on track for a summer 2027 finish, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Eight additional sound stages planned for the Eatontown section are expected to wrap the following year. A second phase is possible if production demand warrants further expansion.
Beyond soundstages, the campus will include production and office buildings, a cafeteria, a retail store, a hotel, a theater, and visitor attractions across both municipalities. Netflix officially closed on the property for $55 million in December 2025—construction began in May 2025.
No specific film or television projects have been announced for the studio yet. Netflix has been active across New Jersey in recent months, with productions including the upcoming thriller series “Rabbit, Rabbit” starring Adam Driver and the crime-comedy “The Crackling of the Dodos,” directed by Jason Bateman.
New Jersey’s generous film tax incentive program—which covers up to 40% of qualified production expenses—has been the driving force behind the state’s rapid growth as a production hub. For the first quarter of 2026, New Jersey posted the largest growth in production spend in the United States, according to industry data tracker ProdPro.
Following completion, Netflix will spend approximately three months preparing the facility before filming begins. Soon, New Jersey’s moniker as “Hollywood East” will be a reality.
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