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== Background ==
== Background ==
[[Beast Games season 1|Season 1 of ''Beast Games'']] was released on [[Amazon Prime Video]] between December 2024 and February 2025 as ten episodes, released weekly.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Prime Video Unveils Premiere Date for MrBeast’s Epic Beast Games Competition Series |url=https://press.amazonmgmstudios.com/us/en/press-release/prime-video-unveils-premiere-date-for-mrbeasts-epi |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=press.amazonmgmstudios.com |language=en-us}}</ref> It became Prime Video's most watched unscripted series ever and its second largest series debut of 2024,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Hailu |first=Selome |date=2025-01-16 |title=MrBeast’s ‘Beast Games’ Hits 50 Million Viewers in 25 Days, Amazon’s Biggest Unscripted Show Ever |url=https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/mrbeast-beast-games-ratings-viewers-amazon-1236276110/ |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> though it was received poorly by critics. Several contestants alleged they were mistreated during production, resulting in a [[Beast Games lawsuit|lawsuit against Donaldson's company and several others]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |last=Kircher |first=Madison Malone |date=2024-09-18 |title=‘Beast Games’ Contestants File Lawsuit Claiming ‘Dangerous Conditions’ on Set |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/style/mrbeast-reality-show-lawsuit.html |access-date=2025-02-22 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>
[[Beast Games season 1|Season 1 of ''Beast Games'']] was released on [[Amazon Prime Video]] between December 2024 and February 2025 as ten episodes, released weekly.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Prime Video Unveils Premiere Date for MrBeast's Epic Beast Games Competition Series |url=https://press.amazonmgmstudios.com/us/en/press-release/prime-video-unveils-premiere-date-for-mrbeasts-epi |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=press.amazonmgmstudios.com |language=en-us}}</ref> It became Prime Video's most watched unscripted series ever and its second largest series debut of 2024,<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Hailu |first=Selome |date=2025-01-16 |title=MrBeast's 'Beast Games' Hits 50 Million Viewers in 25 Days, Amazon's Biggest Unscripted Show Ever |url=https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/mrbeast-beast-games-ratings-viewers-amazon-1236276110/ |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> though it was received poorly by critics. Several contestants alleged they were mistreated during production, resulting in a [[Beast Games lawsuit|lawsuit against Donaldson's company and several others]].<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |last=Kircher |first=Madison Malone |date=2024-09-18 |title='Beast Games' Contestants File Lawsuit Claiming 'Dangerous Conditions' on Set |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/style/mrbeast-reality-show-lawsuit.html |access-date=2025-02-22 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref>


== Production ==
== Production ==
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In an interview on the Colin and Samir podcast in January 2025, Donaldson said that he will be continuing with season 2 and 3 but he was told not to talk about anything definitive,<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf0Mli0LVgI |title=MrBeast Reflects on Beast Games and the State of YouTube |date=2025-01-29 |last=Colin and Samir |time=1:01:28 |access-date=2025-02-22 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-25 |title=Beast Games Season 2 release date and details |url=https://esports.gg/news/entertainment/beast-games-season-2-release-date/ |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=esports.gg |language=en}}</ref> and that season 2 will be easier to produce than season 1.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Nebens |first=Richard |date=2025-02-21 |title=Beast Games Season 2's Big Advantage Gets Revealed by Mr Beast |url=https://thedirect.com/article/beast-games-season-2-mr-beast |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=The Direct |language=en}}</ref> In February, he said that he was "super happy" with season 1 and "really wants" to do season 2.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dodge |first=Jeff |date=2025-02-14 |title="The Ending Was Insane": MrBeast Gives Exclusive Comments On Beast Games Season 2 Renewal After Hugely Successful Debut |url=https://screenrant.com/beast-games-season-2-renewal-chances-mrbeast-reacts-exclusive/ |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>
In an interview on the Colin and Samir podcast in January 2025, Donaldson said that he will be continuing with season 2 and 3 but he was told not to talk about anything definitive,<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xf0Mli0LVgI |title=MrBeast Reflects on Beast Games and the State of YouTube |date=2025-01-29 |last=Colin and Samir |time=1:01:28 |access-date=2025-02-22 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2025-01-25 |title=Beast Games Season 2 release date and details |url=https://esports.gg/news/entertainment/beast-games-season-2-release-date/ |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=esports.gg |language=en}}</ref> and that season 2 will be easier to produce than season 1.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Nebens |first=Richard |date=2025-02-21 |title=Beast Games Season 2's Big Advantage Gets Revealed by Mr Beast |url=https://thedirect.com/article/beast-games-season-2-mr-beast |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=The Direct |language=en}}</ref> In February, he said that he was "super happy" with season 1 and "really wants" to do season 2.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dodge |first=Jeff |date=2025-02-14 |title="The Ending Was Insane": MrBeast Gives Exclusive Comments On Beast Games Season 2 Renewal After Hugely Successful Debut |url=https://screenrant.com/beast-games-season-2-renewal-chances-mrbeast-reacts-exclusive/ |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=ScreenRant |language=en}}</ref>


In a comment on a [[Scott Cramer]] [[YouTube]] video in February, he said that season 2 will have the numbers going down quicker than season 1, and will have more skill-based games.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-15 |title=MrBeast confirms Beast Games Season 2: “For Season 2, I’m definitely going to get the numbers down way faster and have more skill-based games.” |url=https://esports.gg/news/entertainment/mrbeast-confirms-beast-games-season-2-for-season-2-im-definitely-going-to-get-the-numbers-down-way-faster-and-have-more-skill-based-games/ |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=esports.gg |language=en}}</ref> He mentioned contacting Cramer to ask him to help with season 2.<ref name=":0" />
In a comment on a [[Scott Cramer]] [[YouTube]] video in February, he said that season 2 will have the numbers going down quicker than season 1, and will have more skill-based games.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-15 |title=MrBeast confirms Beast Games Season 2: "For Season 2, I'm definitely going to get the numbers down way faster and have more skill-based games." |url=https://esports.gg/news/entertainment/mrbeast-confirms-beast-games-season-2-for-season-2-im-definitely-going-to-get-the-numbers-down-way-faster-and-have-more-skill-based-games/ |access-date=2025-03-02 |website=esports.gg |language=en}}</ref> He mentioned contacting Cramer to ask him to help with season 2.<ref name=":0" />


Season 2 was confirmed on March 14, when Donaldson released a [[casting call]] on [[Instagram]], and announced that the prize would be $15 million, which will be the largest single cash prize in reality television history.<ref>{{Cite Instagram |postid=DHJzOpMJMmv |user=mrbeastcasting |title=We're Back! Apply now to submit for Beast Games Season 2! |last=MrBeast Casting |author=Jimmy Donaldson |author-link=MrBeast |date=2025-03-14 |access-date=2025-03-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-15 |title=MrBeast confirms Beast Games Season 2 with an even bigger cash prize |url=https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/mrbeast-confirms-beast-games-season-2-with-an-even-bigger-cash-prize-3163142/ |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}</ref> The series was officially renewed for season 2, as well as season 3, on May 12, 2025, during Amazon’s annual upfront presentation in New York.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />
Season 2 was confirmed on March 14, when Donaldson released a [[casting call]] on [[Instagram]], and announced that the prize would be $15 million, which will be the largest single cash prize in reality television history.<ref>{{Cite Instagram |postid=DHJzOpMJMmv |user=mrbeastcasting |title=We're Back! Apply now to submit for Beast Games Season 2! |last=MrBeast Casting |author=Jimmy Donaldson |author-link=MrBeast |date=2025-03-14 |access-date=2025-03-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-15 |title=MrBeast confirms Beast Games Season 2 with an even bigger cash prize |url=https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/mrbeast-confirms-beast-games-season-2-with-an-even-bigger-cash-prize-3163142/ |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=Dexerto |language=en}}</ref> The series was officially renewed for season 2, as well as season 3, on May 12, 2025, during Amazon’s annual upfront presentation in New York.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />
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== Release ==
== Release ==
The season will be released on [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beast Games set to return for 2 more seasons on Prime Video {{!}} Radio Times |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/beast-games-2-more-seasons-prime-video-newsupdate/ |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=www.radiotimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> The release date has not yet been announced.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-23 |title=’Beast Games’ Season 2: Everything To Know About MrBeast Show |url=https://uproxx.com/tv/beast-games-season-2-updates-mrbeast/ |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}}</ref>
The season will be released on [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Beast Games set to return for 2 more seasons on Prime Video {{!}} Radio Times |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/beast-games-2-more-seasons-prime-video-newsupdate/ |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=www.radiotimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> The release date has not yet been announced.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-23 |title='Beast Games' Season 2: Everything To Know About MrBeast Show |url=https://uproxx.com/tv/beast-games-season-2-updates-mrbeast/ |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 23:55, 18 June 2025

Beast Games
Season 2
Release
Original networkAmazon Prime Video
Season chronology
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Beast Games season 1

The second season of Beast Games, a reality competition show created by Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson, will possibly be released early 2026.[1] The prize will be $15 million, the largest single cash prize in reality television history.

Background

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Season 1 of Beast Games was released on Amazon Prime Video between December 2024 and February 2025 as ten episodes, released weekly.[2] It became Prime Video's most watched unscripted series ever and its second largest series debut of 2024,[3] though it was received poorly by critics. Several contestants alleged they were mistreated during production, resulting in a lawsuit against Donaldson's company and several others.[4]

Production

[edit]

Development

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In an interview on the Colin and Samir podcast in January 2025, Donaldson said that he will be continuing with season 2 and 3 but he was told not to talk about anything definitive,[5][6] and that season 2 will be easier to produce than season 1.[7] In February, he said that he was "super happy" with season 1 and "really wants" to do season 2.[8]

In a comment on a Scott Cramer YouTube video in February, he said that season 2 will have the numbers going down quicker than season 1, and will have more skill-based games.[9] He mentioned contacting Cramer to ask him to help with season 2.[6]

Season 2 was confirmed on March 14, when Donaldson released a casting call on Instagram, and announced that the prize would be $15 million, which will be the largest single cash prize in reality television history.[10][11] The series was officially renewed for season 2, as well as season 3, on May 12, 2025, during Amazon’s annual upfront presentation in New York.[1][2]

Filming

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Filming is due to start in mid-June 2025 and will likely take place for six weeks.[7][12][13] The season's first episode will be filmed at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas.[3] According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, a building resembling an aircraft hangar near South Point, which is being used by the production from May 1 until June 30, is being used as a sound stage for the filming.[14][15] Officials of the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development said that the production has an estimated $16 million budget, which will all be spent in Las Vegas.[4]

Release

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The season will be released on Amazon Prime Video.[16] The release date has not yet been announced.[17]

References

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  1. ^ a b Nebens, Richard (2025-02-21). "Beast Games Season 2's Big Advantage Gets Revealed by Mr Beast". The Direct. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  2. ^ a b "Prime Video Unveils Premiere Date for MrBeast's Epic Beast Games Competition Series". press.amazonmgmstudios.com. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  3. ^ a b Hailu, Selome (2025-01-16). "MrBeast's 'Beast Games' Hits 50 Million Viewers in 25 Days, Amazon's Biggest Unscripted Show Ever". Variety. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  4. ^ a b Kircher, Madison Malone (2024-09-18). "'Beast Games' Contestants File Lawsuit Claiming 'Dangerous Conditions' on Set". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  5. ^ Colin and Samir (2025-01-29). MrBeast Reflects on Beast Games and the State of YouTube. Event occurs at 1:01:28. Retrieved 2025-02-22 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ a b "Beast Games Season 2 release date and details". esports.gg. 2025-01-25. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  7. ^ a b Nebens, Richard (2025-02-21). "Beast Games Season 2's Big Advantage Gets Revealed by Mr Beast". The Direct. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  8. ^ Dodge, Jeff (2025-02-14). ""The Ending Was Insane": MrBeast Gives Exclusive Comments On Beast Games Season 2 Renewal After Hugely Successful Debut". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  9. ^ "MrBeast confirms Beast Games Season 2: "For Season 2, I'm definitely going to get the numbers down way faster and have more skill-based games."". esports.gg. 2025-02-15. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  10. ^ MrBeast Casting [@mrbeastcasting]; (2025-03-14). "We're Back! Apply now to submit for Beast Games Season 2!". Retrieved 2025-03-17 – via Instagram.
  11. ^ "MrBeast confirms Beast Games Season 2 with an even bigger cash prize". Dexerto. 2025-03-15. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  12. ^ Bhattacharya, Richik "anarkiddie" (2025-03-13). "Beast Games Season 2 casting calls have started: How to apply to participate in the second season of MrBeast's gameshow". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  13. ^ "Beast Games Season 2 Application is LIVE: $15 MILLION Up For Grabs!". MoneyLion. 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  14. ^ Velotta, Richard N. (2025-06-03). "Confirmed: Building near South Point is soundstage for this YouTube celebrity". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  15. ^ Gutelle, Sam (2025-06-17). "MrBeast is filming 'Beast Games' season two at a massive temporary soundstage in Las Vegas". Tubefilter. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  16. ^ "Beast Games set to return for 2 more seasons on Prime Video | Radio Times". www.radiotimes.com. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  17. ^ "'Beast Games' Season 2: Everything To Know About MrBeast Show". UPROXX. 2025-03-23. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
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