Netflix capped a blockbuster day Friday with two major deals, including the purchase of the former Fort Monmouth property where it plans to build a sprawling new mega-studio .

“With this acquisition, we are excited to move forward with Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth—a state-of-the-art production facility that will bring new jobs and economic opportunities to New Jersey," Anne Kelly, Netflix’s Vice President of Studio Management & Services said in a statement.

The announcement came on the same day the streaming giant shared that it purchased Warner Bros. , including its film and TV studios, HBO Max and HBO, for $82.7 billion.

Netflix’s Fort Monmouth studio has been years in the making, requiring approvals from officials in Oceanport and Eatontown. The 289-acre complex will span both b

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