Date: December 2025 (TBC)
Host: Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast)
Prize: A total of $15 million (USD)
Number of Contestants: 200
Network: Amazon Prime Video
The first season of Beast Games arrived on Amazon Prime Video in December 2024 and quickly became the most-watched unscripted series in the platform’s history.
Hosted by YouTube sensation MrBeast, the reality competition series set various records following its release.
For instance, season one had 1,000 contestants, the largest in reality TV history, who competed for $5 million, the largest single cash prize in a reality series.
Due to the show’s popularity with audiences worldwide, the second season of Beast Games is expected to arrive on Amazon Prime Video this December. Keep a lookout for an official release date. It is likely to have a weekly schedule, like the first season.
The second season will feature a smaller group of 200 “strong” or “smart” players who will compete for the $5 million grand prize. Also, the upcoming series will give away a total of $15 million, creating its biggest season yet. You can trust it will be worth the wait.
The Host
Jimmy Donaldson, also known as YouTube star MrBeast, will return to host the second season of Beast Games. He will also be joined by his friends Chandler Hallow and Karl Jacobs, who appeared in season one to follow the contestants during the challenges.
The Format Changes
MrBeast freshened up the format for Beast Games following fan feedback and criticism about season one.
Aware that the first season started with too many contestants, preventing viewers from connecting with individual players, the new season of Beast Games is expected to have a faster elimination process at the beginning. It is believed this change will make it easier for fans to follow individual players throughout the season.
The second season is expected to feature more skill-based games and will be less focused on mind games and self-elimination. For instance, the first season provided many players with an opportunity to take home a considerable amount of money over competing in the show.
As a result, MrBeast confirmed the second season will feature strong or smart players who will face various physical, mental, and social challenges.
For instance, this season’s contestants will need to complete complex puzzles, difficult trivia, strength tests, and games that will test their loyalty and alliances.
When discussing season one on his YouTube channel, he addressed some of the recent criticism, stating, “Hey! I definitely learned a ton making season one of Beast Games. I agree in hindsight that there were way too many self-elimination games and not enough games of skill. For season 2, I’m definitely going to get the numbers down faster and have more skill-based games. And it’s obviously why all your favorite parts are once the contestants are dwindled down. Easier to get to know them.”
MrBeast has also commented that the second season of Beast Games will be more cutthroat than the first season. It will be less forgiving and more competitive, providing viewers at home with unmissable entertainment this Christmas.
The Production
The first episode of Beast Games was filmed at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, and other episodes were filmed in Panama and Canada. Filming reportedly wrapped in August 2025.
Once the season wrapped, MrBeast tweeted, “Beast Games Season 2 wrapped filming!!! We gathered the strongest and the smartest people on Earth to compete for $5,000,000! I’m so excited for Season 2. It’s 10X better than season 1.”