1888 Studios

The planned 1888 Studios in Bayonne, a 1.6 million-square-foot facility, was designed by leading architecture firm Gensler to evoke the imagery of Golden Age Hollywood and is being developed by Togus Urban Renewal.
Jan 5, 2026

Bayonne waterfront to boast NJ’s largest film studio

1888 Studios' recent groundbreaking marked the beginning of a massive production campus with Paramount as anchor tenant.

New Jersey Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan addresses attendees of the NJEDA's 50th Anniversary Gala in New Brunswick on Oct. 10, 2024.
Dec 18, 2025

Sullivan closes NJEDA chapter after eight-year tenure

Tim Sullivan marks his final day leading the New Jersey Economic Development Authority with the groundbreaking of 1888 Studios. Here, he looks back on his time with the agency and talks accomplishments, lessons learned and what it meant to work under the Murphys.

The planned 1888 Studios in Bayonne, a 1.5 million-square-foot facility, was designed by leading architecture firm Gensler to evoke the imagery of Golden Age Hollywood and is being developed by Togus Urban Renewal.
Dec 17, 2025

Paramount-backed 1888 Studios breaks ground in Bayonne

Officials launch the $1.2 billion film and TV campus, which is set to create thousands of union jobs, support local small businesses and spark economic growth in the region.

Officials broke ground on the 1.5 million-square-foot 1888 Studios project in Bayonne on Dec. 16, 2025.
Dec 16, 2025

On the scene: 1888 Studios groundbreaking

Officials kick off work on the 1.5 million-square-foot film and TV production complex in Bayonne.

The planned 1888 Studios in Bayonne, a 1.5 million-square-foot facility, was designed by leading architecture firm Gensler to evoke the imagery of Golden Age Hollywood and is being developed by Togus Urban Renewal.
Oct 30, 2025

Paramount gains NJ Studio Partner status at 1888 Studios

Having just signed on for at least 10 years at the Bayonne studio, the incentive program offers 40% tax credits on qualifying production expenses.

The planned 1888 Studios in Bayonne, a 1.5 million-square-foot facility, was designed by leading architecture firm Gensler to evoke the imagery of Golden Age Hollywood and is being developed by Togus Urban Renewal.
Oct 29, 2025

Paramount signs 10-year lease at 1888 Studios in Bayonne

The entertainment giant will occupy more than 285,000 square feet at the 1.5 million-square-foot campus-style production facility.

The planned 1888 Studios in Bayonne, a 1.5 million-square-foot facility, was designed by leading architecture firm Gensler to evoke the imagery of Golden Age Hollywood and is being developed by Togus Urban Renewal.
Jun 13, 2024

Bayonne film studio cleared for $400M in Aspire tax credits (photos)

Designed by Gensler, the 1.5 million-square-foot facility will be the largest and first campus-style production outpost in the Northeast.

1888 Studios will bring a 1.5 million-square-foot film and television studio to the waterfront in Bayonne.
May 9, 2024

Bayonne’s 1888 Studios project takes major step forward

Designated a Film-Lease Partner Facility, the future 1.5 million-square-foot project will stand as one of the largest and first campus-style film and television studio facilities in the Northeast.