MrBeast, the internet’s unofficial CEO of Chaos and Charitable Stunts, has done it again—except this time, he’s traded YouTube’s algorithm for Prime Video’s. His latest spectacle, Beast Games, didn’t just break records; it smashed them with the same enthusiasm he uses to hand out cash-stuffed briefcases. According to The Wrap, the show is now the most-watched unscripted TV show in Prime Video’s history, and honestly, Jeff Bezos is probably doing a happy little space dance somewhere.
Numbers So Big, Even a Calculator Would Be Jealous
The show was watched by over 50 million people in its first 25 days. That’s enough viewers to fill every football stadium in the world—twice! It’s also enough to make any other unscripted TV producer cry into their coffee. Not only that, but it had the second-biggest series premiere of 2024, trailing just behind Fallout. Apparently, the only thing better than a dystopian future is a bunch of people competing for $5 million while sweating like they’re in one.
Oh, and speaking of breaking records, Beast Games single-handedly dragged more new Prime Video subscribers through Amazon’s virtual doors than Fallout. Bezos is probably thinking about renaming the service Beast Video right about now.
Going Global: MrBeast’s World Domination Tour
The show hit No. 1 on Prime Video in over 80 countries. Yes, 80. That’s a lot of passports for a show about people doing wild challenges for cash. Over half the viewership came from outside the U.S., proving that everyone, no matter where they’re from, loves watching strangers suffer for money. It’s the universal language of entertainment.
What Even Is Beast Games?
In case you’ve been living under a rock (or, you know, just busy), here’s the scoop: Beast Games is a high-stakes competition series that puts 1,000 people through the wringer. Think Squid Game, but without the murder, plus more money and probably way more sweating. Contestants face physical, mental, and social challenges that are as brutal as they are bizarre, all in the name of winning a jaw-dropping $5 million cash prize.
Every week, the stakes get higher, the challenges get wilder, and the players’ sanity gets a little shakier. By the end, only one lucky human will walk away with the cash and a lifetime of “remember that time I won $5 million on TV?” bragging rights.
What’s Next for MrBeast?
Honestly, who even knows? The man could announce a series where he races a cheetah for charity, and we’d all be like, “Yeah, that checks out.” For now, though, Beast Games is the reigning champ of unscripted TV, and it doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere anytime soon.
So, if you haven’t watched it yet, what are you even doing with your life? Go grab some popcorn, log into Prime Video, and prepare to witness the most entertaining chaos money can buy. MrBeast has officially taken over TV—and he’s not giving it back.
