On January 9, 2025, Jimmy Donaldson, widely known as MrBeast, revealed that contestants in his reality competition series, Beast Games, have collectively won over $6.4 million. This announcement comes alongside the release of Episode 5, featuring rapper Lil Yachty, now available for streaming on Prime Video.
Milestone Reached in Beast Games
In his announcement, MrBeast shared his excitement:
"Episode 5 of Beast Games (featuring Lil Yachty) just dropped and contestants so far have won over $6,400,000! Go watch :D."
The reality competition series, which premiered on December 19, 2024, has captured the audience's attention with its enormous prizes and an extensive contestant pool. The grand prize for the competition stands at a massive $5 million, and with $6.4 million already awarded by the midpoint of the series, it's clear that the rewards structure is unprecedented for a competition show.
Early Rewards and Generous Prizes
In the first episode, MrBeast offered $20,000 to each contestant who chose to leave the competition before the first challenge. This offer resulted in 52 contestants accepting the exit deal, and collectively receiving $1 million.
As the series progresses, the total prize pool continues to grow. Contestants are competing for additional rewards, including luxury items like a Lamborghini and even a tropical island. By the end of the season, projections suggest that total winnings could exceed $10 million, excluding the $5 million grand prize.
Setting New Standards in Reality TV
Beast Games has become a groundbreaking show, known for its generous rewards and massive scale, setting new standards for what can be achieved in reality competition series. With new episodes dropping weekly, viewers can continue to watch the contestants compete for life-changing prizes.
Catch up on the latest episodes of Beast Games now on Prime Video.
