"Beast Games" is a reality competition television series created by Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson, Tyler Conklin, Sean Klitzner, and Mack Hopkins. Hosted by Donaldson, the show follows a large cast of contestants (1,000 in Season 1, 200 in Season 2) as they compete for a grand cash prize of $5 million. The challenges test the contestants' physical, mental, and social skills. The show is inspired by the viral Netflix show "Squid Game" and MrBeast's video "$456,000 Squid Game in Real Life!". "Beast Games" premiered on Amazon Prime Video on December 19, 2024. The show has a high-stakes, competitive tone with dramatic twists and turns.
- Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson as Host
- Chandler Hallow as Co-host
- Nolan Hansen as Co-host
- Karl Jacobs as Co-host
- Tareq Salameh as Co-host
- Mack Hopkins as Co-host
- Cody Owen as Co-host
- Casey Owen as Host
- Kendall Owen as Host
- Some notable contestants from Season 1 include Courtney Ferris (Player 424), Michael Robert House (Player 453), and Emma Nelson (Player 937).
"Beast Games" received mixed reviews. While it became Prime Video's most-watched unscripted series ever and its second-largest series debut of 2024, with 50 million viewers in the first 25 days, critical reception was less enthusiastic. The audience score on Rotten Tomatoes was 90%, while the critics' score was only 13%. MrBeast himself questioned the large discrepancy between audience and critic ratings.
The show has been renewed for a second and third season.
- Season 1 premiered on December 19, 2024, and consists of 10 episodes.
- Season 2 premiered on January 7, 2026, and also consists of 10 episodes, released weekly.
Here is the official trailer for Season 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkWjv4hJJuQ
Viewers who enjoy "Beast Games" might also like:
- "Squid Game: The Challenge"
- "Survivor"
- "The Amazing Race"
