Netflix's Monopoly Competition
Netflix Secures Deal for New Monopoly Competition Series Featuring Life-Size Game Next Year
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Netflix is bringing Monopoly to life — literally. The streaming giant has signed a deal to produce a competition series set inside a life-size Monopoly Town Square, with 12 players competing against each other in real-world versions of the classic board game's challenges, according to Action News JAX.
The show will premiere next year on Netflix. It will join a growing lineup of game-based competition series on the platform, according to KIRO 7.
12 Players Compete Inside a Life-Size Monopoly Board
The series puts 12 contestants inside a giant, real-world version of the Monopoly board. Players will compete in challenges inspired by the iconic game. Think buying properties, dodging financial ruin, and outlasting rivals — all played out at full human scale, according to WSB-TV.
The life-size Monopoly Town Square is the centerpiece of the show. It is designed to recreate the feel of the classic board game in a physical, immersive space. Details on the exact rules and format have not yet been released, according to WPXI.
Studio Lambert Produces the New Netflix Series
The show will be produced by Studio Lambert, a well-known TV production company. Studio Lambert is behind several other high-profile reality and competition shows. The studio brings significant experience in format-driven entertainment to the project, according to WSOC-TV.
Studio Lambert's involvement signals Netflix is investing serious production firepower into the Monopoly series. The company has a strong track record building competitive, binge-worthy formats for global audiences, according to Boston 25 News.
Netflix Doubles Down on Board Game and Reality Formats
The Monopoly series is part of a broader push by Netflix into game-based competition shows. The streamer has been expanding its unscripted slate to attract viewers who want fun, easy-to-watch content. Board game adaptations offer built-in name recognition and broad appeal, according to B98.5.
Monopoly is one of the most recognized board game brands in the world. Hasbro's flagship game has sold in more than 47 languages across 114 countries. Turning it into a TV competition taps a massive base of fans who already know and love the game, according to KIRO 7.
Show Set to Premiere Next Year on Netflix
Netflix has confirmed the Monopoly competition series will debut next year. No exact premiere date has been set. The show will add to Netflix's growing catalog of reality competition content aimed at keeping subscribers engaged, according to Action News JAX.
Game show and board game content has surged in popularity on streaming platforms in recent years. Netflix is betting that a branded, familiar format like Monopoly can stand out in a crowded market. Fans of the original game will not have to wait long to see how it plays out, according to WPXI.
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