Amazon Renews MrBeast’s ‘Beast Video games’ for two Extra Seasons

Amazon is doubling down on one among its largest hits.

“Beast Video games,” the high-stakes actuality competitors created and hosted by YouTube star MrBeast, also referred to as Jimmy Donaldson, has been renewed for seasons two and three on Amazon Prime Video, the corporate introduced Monday.

“Our objective was to ship the largest, boldest competitors collection ever created, and the response has exceeded each expectation,” stated Jeff Housenbold, CEO of MrBeast Industries.

“‘Beast Video games’ resonated with followers around the globe, and that is a testomony to the creativity of Jimmy and all the Beast staff. We’re grateful to Amazon for his or her continued partnership, and we’re excited to boost the bar even larger within the subsequent two seasons,” Housenbold added.

“Beast Video games,” which premiered in December 2024, drew 50 million viewers in simply 25 days, in accordance with Amazon. The collection pits 1,000 contestants in opposition to one another in a collection of intense bodily, psychological, and social challenges, all for the possibility to win a $10 million money prize — the biggest ever awarded on a aggressive actuality TV present.

The primary season ended with Participant 831, Jeffrey Randall Allen, taking dwelling the grand prize after deciding on the right briefcase in a closing recreation of likelihood. That final twist doubled the unique $5 million prize.

In March, the present opened casting for season two. In line with a casting name, the necessities to compete included an age restrict of at the very least 18 and possession of a sound passport via January 2026. Candidates had been additionally required to reply an inventory of questions in a one-minute horizontal video.

In December, Enterprise Insider revealed the phrases contestants agreed to for the preliminary spherical of “Beast Video games.” The paperwork included a launch type and a contestant questionnaire type. Contestants additionally agreed to sure protocols, like giving up consent to the usage of hidden cameras and recording units.

In whole, “Beast Video games” broke 44 Guinness World Information throughout manufacturing, together with most individuals in a single actuality present season, most individuals eradicated in a single episode, and essentially the most cash ever received in a single episode of a contest present.

MrBeast, 27, is thought for his huge giveaways and over-the-top stunts, which helped him amass over 332 million subscribers on his fundamental YouTube channel — greater than any particular person creator on the planet.