Netflix Launches $2 Million Monopoly Reality Competition

Netflix and Hasbro are launching a reality competition based on the classic board game Monopoly, offering a grand prize of $2 million. The show will feature 12 contestants who will be transported to a life-size replica of Monopoly's Town Square. Produced by Studio Lambert, the same team behind "Squid Game: The Challenge," the competition aims to bring the familiar game mechanics to life.

Contestants will navigate iconic Monopoly locations such as Marvin Gardens and St. James Place, with the objective of buying real estate and businesses. Similar to the board game, players will engage in property acquisition, negotiation with other contestants, and earning money. A key element of the game, the "Chance" of going to jail for incorrect moves, will also be incorporated. The competition will proceed with eliminations until only one contestant remains solvent and claims the $2 million prize.

Eligibility requirements for participation include being a legal resident of the US, being 21 years or older, possessing a valid passport, and having availability to film for three weeks. Interested individuals can apply through the official casting website. While a specific premiere date has not been announced, the show is slated for release in the fall of 2027.

This initiative aligns with Netflix's strategy of developing unscripted adaptations of popular intellectual properties, including board games and cinematic universes. The company has previously announced a reality adaptation of Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" titled "Wonka's The Golden Ticket."