According to reports, Netflix has secured the rights to develop this ambitious project after a competitive bidding process. The series plans to bring the legendary game to life, with contestants navigating strategy, alliances, and cutthroat competition in pursuit of fortune, mirroring the game’s capitalist themes. Players will test friendships, acquire riches, and strive to own it all by any means necessary.
This move aligns with Netflix’s strategy to expand its unscripted content portfolio, following successes like ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’ and the development of ‘The Golden Ticket,’ a competition series set in the world of Willy Wonka. The Monopoly series is expected to continue this trend of adapting popular IPs into engaging reality formats.
Monopoly, since its debut in 1935, has sold over half a billion copies in more than 100 countries, cementing its status as a cultural staple. Its enduring popularity has led to various adaptations, including the mobile game ‘Monopoly Go!’ released by Scopely in 2023.
It’s important to note that this reality series is separate from the feature film adaptation of Monopoly, currently in development by Lionsgate and Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap, with John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein penning the script. Additionally, Hasbro Entertainment is producing game shows based on other classic board games like ‘Trivial Pursuit’ and ‘Scrabble’ for The CW.
While details are still emerging, the prospect of a Monopoly reality competition has certainly piqued interest. As always, we’ll keep you updated as more information becomes available.
