Prime Video Hands Out Two-Season Renewal for ‘Beast Games’

Prime Video is doubling down on MrBeast.

The Amazon video platform says that it is giving a two season renewal to the reality competition series Beast Games, hosted and executive produced by the wildly popular YouTube creator, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson.

The first season of the series saw 1,000 contestants via for a $5 million cash prize, however that prize was doubled in a high stakes all-or-nothing gamble late in the season. Donaldson also gave out millions of dollars in additional prizes over the course of the season, including a private island.

Donaldson has subsequent said that he lost millions on the show, seeking to ensure it was the most over-the-top competition series in history. A two-season renewal will likely give him more runway to execute on that concept further. Amazon confirms that Donaldson will return as host and EP.

Prime Video says that Beast Games became the most-viewed unscripted series in the platform’s history since its December debut, totaling some 50 million viewers.

“MrBeast achieved a significant milestone for our global Prime Video customers, bringing to life the largest reality competition series ever,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “Following its record-breaking first season, we are thrilled to announce that two more seasons of Beast Games are on the way, and we eagerly anticipate all of the new, jaw-dropping challenges MrBeast has planned for the players.”

“Our goal was to deliver the biggest, boldest competition series ever created, and the response has exceeded every expectation,” said Jeff Housenbold, CEO of MrBeast Industries. “Beast Games resonated with fans around the world, and that’s a testament to the creativity of Jimmy and the entire Beast team. We’re grateful to Amazon for their continued partnership, and we’re excited to raise the bar even higher in the next two seasons.”