Beast Games MrBeast: Has Beast Games Been Released?

The highly-anticipated game show Beast Games, hosted by YouTube sensation James Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, has officially premiered. The first two episodes are now available for streaming exclusively on Prime Video, with subsequent episodes set to be released weekly every Thursday at noon EST until February 13, 2025.

What is Beast Games About?

Beast Games is described as a groundbreaking competition series offering the largest cash prize in game show history. The show starts with 1,000 contestants competing in physical and mental challenges across 10 episodes. The ultimate winner will take home a $5 million cash prize, with additional rewards such as a private island and Lamborghinis up for grabs.

Drawing comparisons to popular series like Netflix’s Squid Game, NBC’s Fear Factor, and CBS’s Survivor, Beast Games promises intense, high-stakes challenges. By the end of the second episode, the contestant pool is halved, leaving only 500 participants to continue the battle for the grand prize.

How to Watch Beast Games

The series is exclusively available on Prime Video. Each of the 10 episodes is approximately 40 minutes long. Despite MrBeast’s fame as a YouTuber, the show is not available on his YouTube channel or any other platform.

Controversy Surrounding Beast Games

Beast Games has faced scrutiny following lawsuits filed by several contestants. In September, five participants sued MrBeast and Amazon, alleging unsafe working conditions, harassment, and denial of necessities like food, sleep, and medical care during the show’s production in Las Vegas.

The lawsuit also accuses the production of fostering a “culture of misogyny and sexism,” with female contestants allegedly subjected to severe embarrassment. Moreover, it claims contestants were misclassified as volunteers to enable the production to qualify for tax breaks.

A representative for MrBeast attributed some of the challenges during production to logistical issues, extreme weather, and complications stemming from a CrowdStrike incident.

What’s Next for Beast Games?

With its release underway, Beast Games has already garnered significant attention, both for its high-stakes premise and the controversies surrounding its production. Fans of MrBeast and competitive game shows can now watch the series unfold on Prime Video, as contestants vie for life-changing prizes amidst the drama and challenges.

For those eager to tune in, the journey of Beast Games has only just begun.