Netflix’s $1 B Fort Monmouth Studio Plans Prompt Viral Monmouth County Video

Netflix broke ground on a $1 billion studio at the former 292‑acre Fort Monmouth site in New Jersey in May 2025. The first construction phase is slated for summer 2027, with the final phase scheduled for fall 2028. The new facility is expected to boost local production as New Jersey already sees a surge in filming activity, with more than 20 Netflix productions shot in the state so far.

A short Instagram video by Jake Dylan went viral, satirising how most conversations in Monmouth County now revolve around Netflix, rising housing prices and taxes. The clip, which amassed over 125,000 views within 24 hours, highlights the community’s reaction to the upcoming studio and the broader cultural impact of the streaming giant in the region.