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Beast Games
Release poster
GenreReality competition
Created byJimmy Donaldson
Tyler Conklin
Sean Klitzner
Mack Hopkins
Based onMrBeast YouTube
Presented byJimmy Donaldson
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
  • Matt Apps
  • Joe Coleman
  • Tyler Conklin
  • Michael Cruz
  • Jimmy Donaldson
  • Keith Geller
  • Mack Hopkins
  • Chris Keiper
  • Sean Klitzner
  • Joshua Kulic
  • Rachel Skidmore
  • Charles Wachter
Production companyAmazon MGM Studios
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video

Beast Games is an upcoming American reality competition television series created by Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), Tyler Conklin, Sean Klitzner, and Mack Hopkins. Hosted by Donaldson, 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 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 19, 2024 (2024-12-19)
3TBADecember 26, 2024 (2024-12-26)
4TBAJanuary 2, 2025 (2025-01-02)
5TBAJanuary 9, 2025 (2025-01-09)
6TBAJanuary 16, 2025 (2025-01-16)
7TBAJanuary 23, 2025 (2025-01-23)
8TBAJanuary 30, 2025 (2025-01-30)
9TBAFebruary 7, 2025 (2025-02-07)
10TBAFebruary 13, 2025 (2025-02-13)

Production

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Development

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On March 18, 2024, Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast, 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] The series was created by Donaldson, Tyler Conklin, Sean Klitzner, and Mack Hopkins.[2] Applications for the show opened on May 5, 2024.[3][4][non-primary source needed] Donaldson will serve as the host and executive producer. The budget for Beast Games is reported to be over $100 million dollars.[5]

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.[6] The second round was filmed with the remaining 1,000 contestants at Downsview Park Studios in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in August of that year.[7][8]

Criticisms and lawsuit

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Main article: Beast Games lawsuit

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.[9] On September 16, 2024, a class action lawsuit was filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court.[10]

Cast

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Adapted from the Amazon MGM Studios press release.[2]

Presenter

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  • Jimmy Donaldson

Producers

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  • Matt Apps
  • Joe Coleman
  • Tyler Conklin
  • Michael Cruz
  • Jimmy Donaldson
  • Keith Geller
  • Mack Hopkins
  • Chris Keiper
  • Sean Klitzner
  • Joshua Kulic
  • Rachel Skidmore
  • Charles Wachter

Release

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Beast Games is set to debut on Amazon Prime Video on December 19, 2024,[11] and will consist of ten episodes,[12] released weekly.[2][13]

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. ^ a b c "Prime Video Unveils Premiere Date for MrBeast's Epic Beast Games Competition Series". press.amazonmgmstudios.com. November 19, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  3. ^ MrBeast Casting [@castingmrbeast] (May 5, 2024). "YOU could be a contestant in our first streaming show BEAST GAMES! It's going to be the biggest game show in the history of television. The most contestants, the biggest prize, the most insane, unhinged, surprising twists ever filmed. Link in bio to apply! (18+ Only)" (Tweet). Retrieved December 1, 2024 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ MrBeast Casting [@mrbeastcasting] (May 5, 2024). "YOU could be a contestant in our first streaming show BEAST GAMES! It's going to be the biggest game show in the history of television. The most contestants, the biggest prize, the most insane, unhinged, surprising twists ever filmed. Link in bio to apply! (18+ Only)" – via Instagram.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Why MrBeast is in the hot seat over his 'Beast Games' competition show". November 8, 2024.
  10. ^ "'Beast Games' Contestants File Lawsuit Claiming 'Dangerous Conditions' on Set". September 18, 2024.
  11. ^ "Launch date confirmed for MrBeast's controversial game show". The Independent. November 20, 2024. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  12. ^ Mier, Tomás (November 25, 2024). "MrBeast's Controversial 'Beast Games' First Trailer, Premiere Date Revealed". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  13. ^ Evans, Greg (November 20, 2024). "Launch date confirmed for MrBeast's controversial game show". The Independent. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
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