Topline:

MrBeast’s highly anticipated game show, Beast Games, has shattered Amazon Prime Video's streaming records, racking up an impressive 50 million views within the first 25 days of its December 19 debut. This feat has earned the show the title of the platform’s most-streamed unscripted series of all time.

Key Facts:

Beast Games follows a similar format to the popular YouTube channel of influencer MrBeast, where 1,000 contestants compete in a series of elimination challenges.

Despite only releasing five out of its 10 episodes, the show has garnered a remarkable 50 million views, with hundreds of players still vying for the grand prize.

The show’s success extends beyond viewership, making it the second most successful Prime Video series debut of 2024 and the second highest contributor to subscriber growth for the year.

Beast Games has achieved global popularity, airing in 240 countries, with significant audiences in India, the U.K., and Mexico, and topping the charts in over 80 countries.

The show is poised to award $5 million to its ultimate winner.

What To Watch For:

The show is set to culminate in its final episode, releasing February 13, where viewers will finally discover who claims the massive $5 million prize.

Big Number:

$5 million – the grand prize awarded to the winner of Beast Games.

Tangent:

Despite the show’s success, five contestants filed a lawsuit against Amazon and MrBeast, alleging mistreatment during production, including claims of unpaid expenses, and lack of medical care. The case is still ongoing, though MrBeast has denied the claims, stating that behind-the-scenes footage will show how exaggerated the allegations were.

Key Background:

Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, started creating YouTube videos at the age of 13. Now at 26, he’s one of the world’s most successful YouTube stars, amassing over 300 million subscribers. In 2024, Forbes named him the highest-paid creator, with an estimated income of $85 million.

Known for his extreme challenges, MrBeast’s channel has grown in both quality and scale, attracting millions of views and allowing him to expand into ventures like Feastables snacks, MrBeast Burgers, and the Lunchly brand.

Beast Games - Official Trailer | Prime Video

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