Beast Games is an upcoming American reality competition television series. Hosted by Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), Beast Games follows over 1,000 contestants – the largest cast for a reality show – as they compete for the prize of over $5 million, the largest single prize money in reality television history, beating Squid Game: The Challenge's prize of US$4.56 million.

Beast Games
GenreReality competition
Presented byJimmy Donaldson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producersTyler Conklin
Sean Klitzner
Mack Hopkins
Michael Cruz
Matt Apps
Charles Wachter
Keith Geller
Joe Coleman
Rachel Skidmore
Chris Keiper
Joshua Kulic
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video
ReleaseDecember 19, 2024; 20 days' time (2024-12-19)

Beast Games is scheduled for release on Amazon Prime Video on December 19, 2024, and will consist of ten episodes.

Episodes

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No.TitleOriginal release date
1TBADecember 19, 2024 (2024-12-19)
2TBADecember 26, 2024 (2024-12-26)
3TBAJanuary 2, 2025 (2025-01-02)
4TBAJanuary 9, 2025 (2025-01-09)
5TBAJanuary 16, 2025 (2025-01-16)
6TBAJanuary 23, 2025 (2025-01-23)
7TBAJanuary 30, 2025 (2025-01-30)
8TBAFebruary 6, 2025 (2025-02-06)
9TBAFebruary 13, 2025 (2025-02-13)
10TBAFebruary 20, 2025 (2025-02-20)

Production

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Development

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On March 18, 2024, Jimmy Donaldson announced that he had secured a $100 million deal with Amazon MGM Studios to produce a reality television series titled Beast Games for Prime Video.[1] Starting on May 27, applications for the show opened.[2] Donaldson will serve as the host and executive producer. The budget for Beast Games is reported to be over $100 million dollars.[3]

Filming

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Filming began with the first round, which was shot through July 18–22, 2024, inside of the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, with a total of 2,000 contestants attending. This round is set to release on the YouTube.[4] The second round was filmed with the remaining 1,000 contestants Downsview Park Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in August of that year.[5][6]

Criticisms and lawsuit

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Contestants complained that they were denied food, water, medication, and beds during the production of the show. Additionally, dozens reported that various of injuries took place during the first filming sessions, as well as mistreatment, sexual harassment and were not paid for overtime.[7] On September 16, 2024, a class action lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.[8]

Release

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Beast Games is set to debut on Amazon Prime Video on December 19, 2024,[9] and will consist of ten episodes,[10] released weekly.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ Toby, Mekeisha Madden (March 19, 2024). "MrBeast and Amazon MGM Studios announce the new reality competition series 'Beast Games'". www.aboutamazon.com. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  2. ^ "How to apply for MrBeast's $5 million Beast Games competition". Dexerto. May 27, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  3. ^ Dodgson, Lindsay. "MrBeast's $100M Amazon reality show may succeed despite controversy. But it could come back to haunt him". Business Insider. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  4. ^ Evans, Greg (September 27, 2024). "MrBeast's game show staff call for YouTuber to be 'blacklisted' for 'unprofessional' incidents on set". The Independent. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  5. ^ Spangler, Todd (November 25, 2024). "MrBeast's Controversial 'Beast Games' Sets Prime Video Premiere Date, Releases Teaser Trailer for 'Squid Games'-Inspired Competition Show". Variety. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  6. ^ Jones, Alexandra Mae (August 26, 2024). "A miniature village has appeared in Toronto. It's the set of beleaguered MrBeast's reality TV series". CBC News. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  7. ^ "Why MrBeast is in the hot seat over his 'Beast Games' competition show". November 8, 2024.
  8. ^ "'Beast Games' Contestants File Lawsuit Claiming 'Dangerous Conditions' on Set". September 18, 2024.
  9. ^ "Launch date confirmed for MrBeast's controversial game show". The Independent. November 20, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  10. ^ Mier, Tomás (November 25, 2024). "MrBeast's Controversial 'Beast Games' First Trailer, Premiere Date Revealed". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  11. ^ Evans, Greg (November 20, 2024). "Launch date confirmed for MrBeast's controversial game show". The Independent. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  12. ^ "Prime Video Unveils Premiere Date for MrBeast's Epic Beast Games Competition Series". press.amazonmgmstudios.com. November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.