Netflix NJ Approval

On November 26,2024  the Oceanport Planning Board gave its approval that construction can begin on the first round of Netflix film studios. You can watch that Nov. 26 meeting here: https://www.gotostage.com/chan…

Netflix First Soundstage

The first four Netflix soundstages will be 22,000 square feet each and stand 70 feet tall. Construction will not start until the fourth quarter of 2025, or even early 2026. Each soundstage will be numbered 1-4. These first four soundstages are “Phase 1A” of Netflix’s larger plan to develop more than 200 acres of the Fort Monmouth property.

Future Plans

If all goes as planned, Netflix plans to turn Fort Monmouth into its East Coast filming headquarters, and will build a total of 12 soundstages on site. A film production studio will bring thousands of actor/actress, tech and sound, construction, make-up and editorial/writing jobs to this area.

The first four stages will be built on what is called the “McAfee Zone” or “McAfee Parcel.” The McAfee Parcel is 45 acres bordered by Cheryl Avenue to the north, Brewer Avenue to the west and Avenue of Memories along the south. It butts up against the towns of Oceanport and Eatontown. The closest home sits 380 feet from the boundary line of the McAfee Zone.

There will be an 8-10 foot wall around the entire McAfee Parcel, with a gate and 24/7 security. Security will be very tightly controlled and nobody will be allowed on Netflix property without permission to be there, said Netflix.

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